Esao Andrews

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Esao Andrews
BornMay 22, 1978 (1978-05-22)
Nationality American
EducationSchool of Visual Arts in New York City
Known for Painting
MovementPop Surreal, Cartoon-Tainted Abstract Surrealism

Esao Andrews is an American painter, working with oil on wood panels. [1] His work blends Gothic grotesque, erotic and surrealism.

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Life

Andrews was born and grew up in Mesa, Arizona [1] where he attended Red Mountain High School. He designed skateboards for Baker Skateboards. [1]

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. [1]

Andrews participated in the 2002 BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Pixelsurgeon Interview.
  2. Jonathan Jones, BP portrait award, The Guardian, July 15, 2002.