artists statement

 Andrea Curtis explores colour, pattern and still life through a combination of print, collage and drawing.  At first glance, her work appears deceptively simple but look deeper and you see her unique language of marks and colour combinations are given depth and texture by layering of tissue and painted papers.

Still life and flowers have always been favourite subjects. She is fascinated by the stories that can be told simply by a collection of objects using form and shape as a vehicle for pattern and colour.

Andrea graduated from West Surrey college of art and design in 1987 with a BA in textile design Followed by an MA in printmaking from Newport Art College.

She regularly exhibits her work in the UK, and USA and has also been commissioned by designers for both domestic and commercial spaces.

“The process of creating the work for me is as important as the end result. There is an element of it being personally cathartic, the rhythm of mark making, cutting and placing shapes allows an internal sense making of the mind and I find myself compelled to keep producing work.

My still life is really a reflection of the shapes and forms and objects that I love and like to see in my home in the little vignettes I create three dimensionally. They often tell stories of our family and our travels.

My work draws on elements from the real world but are placed in imagined settings. I intentionally flatten three dimensional forms to create balanced compositions built from shape, pattern and colour. Plants and flowers are often painted in tones that are close to their natural colours, offering a subtle anchor to reality. In everything else however I use colour expressively, reflecting either my mood or the feeling I want to create”

Ultimately my pieces I hope, bring colour, a sense of lightness and a different energy and vibrancy to a space making it an all more pleasant and joyful place to spend time in”

Andrea