ABOUT - JW ANDREW
JW Andrew is an artist and visual storyteller best known for his unique, rich, multi-layered, photo-based digital montages. He uses state-of-the-art digital techniques to convey raw emotions and feelings in a hand-made, grungy, dirty aesthetic.
After studying Textile Design in Scotland and London (Central St. Martins) and moving to Italy, his unique style developed over many years of experimentation using traditional and digital techniques. His style could best be defined as an acceptance of mistakes. He embraces elements such as scratches, dust, blur, and movement.
His main themes could be summed up in the phrase, “The future is not like it used to be!” Meanwhile, he observes the disruption of society and family identity as an amused bystander. He’s a “small print guy.” Major world events don’t inspire him; instead, it’s the quirky, weird, intriguing details of seemingly banal daily life that spark his unique project ideas.
EXHIBITIONS/FEATURES
June 2022 - The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Scotland - International group exhibition
Aug 2022 - The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Scotland - Images published in photo book "Out of the Frame"
Sept 2022 - Berlin Photo Week, Germany - Exhibited as part of group of 10 winning artists
29 Aug - 19 Sept 2023 - Contemporary Collage Magazine - featured in issue #22. CC magazine features the most exciting and inspirational collage from around the world
Dec 2023 - Six Foot Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland - Unknown Errors group exhibition
19 Jan - 28 Jan 2024 - Van Der Plas Gallery, New York City - "Impressions en Plein Air" group exhibition
29 Mar - 7 Apr 2024 - The Holy Art Gallery, London & Athens - "Future Stars" group exhibition
16 Nov - 8 Dec 2024 - Arte Laguna Prize, Venice, Italy - group exhibition in Arsenale Venice
AWARDS
Sept 2022 - Berlin Photo Week, Germany - Selected as winner of BBA Gallery competition
Dec 2022 - Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 - Silver Winner in the Fine Art category
Nov 2024 - Arte Laguna Prize - Finalist in Photography category