About the artist

     

      Andrew was born in Cincinnati Ohio a twin with several albino siblings. These genetic conditions not only inspire his work in terms of science and nature but also family history and lore. Everyone in his family was encouraged to be creative and Andrew learned to draw and paint at a young age, earning Scholastic awards at a national level at the age of 16 and going on to live in New York and study fashion design at Parsons School of Design.

      During school he has traveled through Europe learning techniques of fine art In Kardjali, Bulgaria with artist Hristo Gaberov, Interned at Diane von Fürstenberg learning embroidery, print and pattern and he participated in digital fashion week making 3D rendered designs.

      He was hired at Macy’s immediately after school, and worked in ready to wear with brands Maison Jules and bar III, then moving into men’s furnishings focusing on being a print and pattern designer for Alfani, Bar III, Clubroom, INC and Tasso Elba, He grew from assistant to associate and then designer level in that role.

         Outside of his corporate endeavors, Andrew makes clothes for nightlife and performers. Developing skills in makeup, jewelry, accessories, 3D design and rendering. Today he takes freelance work while living and working in NY.