Esao Andrews
Encyclopedia
Esao Andrews is an American
painter, working with oil on wood panels. His work blends Gothic grotesque, erotic and surrealism
.
where he attended Red Mountain High School. He designed skateboards for Baker Skateboards
.
, and another with Travis Louie and Tara McPherson
. He has produced cover art for Circa Survive
's album Juturna
, as well as their May 2007 release, On Letting Go
. His latest work was shown on Circa Survive
's newest album cover for their third LP Blue Sky Noise
.
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.
Andrews has said, when asked about possible work as an illustrator;
Andrews participated in the 2002 BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
On the subject of the diversity of his work, Andrews states that he is constantly looking for new subject matter as he does not want to become known for one subject. Andrews also stated when asked about 'good vs evil' in his work that he thinks more along the lines of dominant versus subordinate; that he is attempting to catch a moment of mystery or deviousness in his work.
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painter, working with oil on wood panels. His work blends Gothic grotesque, erotic and surrealism
Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
.
Life
Andrews was born and grew up in Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
where he attended Red Mountain High School. He designed skateboards for Baker Skateboards
Baker Skateboards
Baker Skateboards is a skateboarding company founded by professional skateboarder Andrew Reynolds and creative founder Jay Strickland in 2000. Its main products are skateboard decks, clothing, and wheels.- History :...
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Work
Andrews has exhibited in group shows; one with John John JesseJohn John Jesse
John John Jesse is an illustrative painter from New York City's Lower East Side in the Juxtapoz gonzo-pop vein. He often shows with artists like Esao Andrews. Jesse has cited Gustav Klimpt, Carravagio, Béla Iványi-Grünwald, and Mark Ryden as influences...
, and another with Travis Louie and Tara McPherson
Tara McPherson
Tara McPherson is an American artist based out of New York City. She studied art at Santa Monica Community College and earned her BFA from Art Center in Pasadena, CA in August 2001 with honors in Illustration and a minor in Fine Art, working on Matt Groening's Futurama during college.-Career:Tara...
. He has produced cover art for Circa Survive
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
's album Juturna
Juturna (album)
Juturna is the debut album by American rock band, Circa Survive. It was released on April 19, 2005 through Equal Vision Records and reached #183 on the Billboard 200 on May 7, 2005. As of July 19, 2006, it has sold 74,896 copies....
, as well as their May 2007 release, On Letting Go
On Letting Go
On Letting Go is the second album by Circa Survive. Released on May 29, 2007 by Equal Vision Records, the album debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 24,000 copies in its first week...
. His latest work was shown on Circa Survive
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
's newest album cover for their third LP Blue Sky Noise
Blue Sky Noise
Blue Sky Noise is the third album by Circa Survive. It was released on April 20, 2010 by Atlantic Records.Studio recording was completed at the end of October 2009, mixing was completed on the first of February 2010 by Rich Costey...
.
Andrews recently had a story published in the original Fables graphic novel 1001 Nights of Snowfall
1001 Nights of Snowfall
Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall is a graphic novel prequel to the comic book series Fables written by series creator Bill Willingham with a variety of artists. It was released on October 18, 2006 by Vertigo....
. He cites Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects...
, Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter. A protégé of Gustav Klimt, Schiele was a major figurative painter of the early 20th century. His work is noted for its intensity, and the many self-portraits the artist produced...
, Alfons Mucha
Alfons Mucha
Alfons Maria Mucha , known in English as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.-Early years:...
, and Joe Sorren
Joe Sorren
Joe Sorren is an American conceptualist lowbrow artist.Sorren grew up in Arizona and began painting in 1991. Two years later he earned a BFA from Northern Arizona University. His artwork has appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, Time and Rolling Stone. Warner Bros...
as influences.
Andrews has said, when asked about possible work as an illustrator;
Andrews participated in the 2002 BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
On the subject of the diversity of his work, Andrews states that he is constantly looking for new subject matter as he does not want to become known for one subject. Andrews also stated when asked about 'good vs evil' in his work that he thinks more along the lines of dominant versus subordinate; that he is attempting to catch a moment of mystery or deviousness in his work.
External links
- Esao.net - Esao Andrew's Official Website
- Video Profile - Friends We Love pay a visit to Esao Andrews' home studio
- Hi Fructose - Hi Fructose, Volume VIII, 2008
- Juxtapoz October 22, 2008 - Juxtapoz.com
- beinArt.org Featured Artist