Andrew Scott 'Off Kilter' Print Available

Artist: Andrew Scott
Title: Off Kilter
Medium: Deckled Giclee Print
Size: (A4) 29.7 x 21 cm
Edition: TIMED
Price: £50

*comes unframed, frame is to convey idea framing

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Andrew Scott is a contemporary American artist, born in 1991, who has achieved global recognition for his innovative "frame experiments". His work challenges the traditional boundaries of art by physically altering or destroying the picture frames themselves, using tools such as hammers, chisels, and even blowtorches. This distinctive mixed media approach, which often incorporates hand-drawn digital illustrations printed on high quality paper, blurs the line between the artwork and reality, creating a dynamic, almost sculptural, experience for the viewer.

Scott's artistic journey took a pivotal turn after he lost his job in advertising during the COVID 19 pandemic, a time he felt trapped in an unfulfilling career. This personal experience of confinement and subsequent liberation is the core inspiration for his art. His pieces, which often employ a minimalist grayscale palette with selective, dramatic bursts of color, typically red, explore profound themes such as escapism, freedom, resilience, and mental health. The figures in his work, sometimes children at play or adults breaking through barriers, serve as potent metaphors for the universal human desire to overcome internal and external constraints.

Gaining immense popularity through social media platforms, where videos of his process have amassed over a billion views, Scott has successfully bridged the gap between digital engagement and the traditional art world. His work has been exhibited in international galleries and museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London, and is held in the collections of various celebrities. By inviting the viewer to engage with the narrative and the physical artwork in a unique way, Andrew Scott continues to push artistic conventions, making his art not only visually captivating but also deeply thought provoking and emotionally resonant.