Esao Andrews | |
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Born | May 22, 1978 |
Nationality | American |
Education | School of Visual Arts in New York City |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | Pop 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.
Andrews was born and grew up in Mesa, Arizona [1] where he attended Red Mountain High School. He designed skateboards for Baker Skateboards. [1]
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]