Nationality American Name Esao Andrews | Known for Painting | |
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Born May 22, 1978 ( 1978-05-22 ) Mesa, Arizona Movement Pop Surreal, Cartoon-Tainted Abstract Surrealism Artwork Virile Influenza, Hollow Ruin, Damsels Rescue Education School of Visual Arts, Red Mountain High School Similar People KRK Ryden, Brian McCarty, Tim Biskup, Marion Peck, Joe Ledbetter | ||
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Esao Andrews is an American painter, working with oil on wood panels. His work blends Gothic grotesque, erotic and surrealism.
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Life
Andrews was born and grew up in Mesa, Arizona where he attended Red Mountain High School. He designed skateboards for Baker Skateboards.
Work
Andrews has exhibited in group shows; one with John John Jesse, and another with Travis Louie and Tara McPherson. He has produced cover art for all of Circa Survive's official releases. .
Andrews recently had a story published in the original Fables graphic novel 1001 Nights of Snowfall. He cites Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Alfons Mucha, and Joe Sorren as influences.
Andrews has said, when asked about possible work as an illustrator;
Andrews participated in the 2002 BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
On the subject of the diversity of his work, Andrews states that he is constantly looking for new subject matter as he does not want to become known for one subject. Andrews also stated when asked about 'good vs evil' in his work that he thinks more along the lines of dominant versus subordinate; that he is attempting to catch a moment of mystery or deviousness in his work.