Andrew England

Hollywood Parking Lot

Acrylic on canvas

"I am inspired by everyday life in Los Angeles. The urban landscape offers me an endless stream of subjects, colors, and textures to admire and explore through painting, collage, and photography. I’m drawn to mundane and often overlooked objects that, at first glance, seem peaceful, but with time, a sense of longing and nostalgia arises.

My subjects range from everyday objects such as Coke bottles, garbage cans, and telephone poles to neon signs and iconic Los Angeles landmarks. My environment is painted sterilized and simplified, devoid of the humans who created the scene. The organic elements present cause a juxtaposition, resulting with the viewer asking the question: ‘Is the city in nature, or is nature in the city?’"

— Andrew England

About the artist

Andrew England

Andy England is a Los Angeles-based painter and mixed-media artist. Receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics from UCLA, he began his career outside of the art world. After feeling constrained by the structured, analytical world of math, he pursued a more creative path in art. Working with mentors in the LA area, his art experience has grown through time spent in his home studio, rather than an academic setting. He has recently participated in group exhibitions at ShockBoxx Gallery, Big Waves Gallery, and Carter Sexton and was a finalist in the Mid-City Artists Project highlighting local talent. He is a member of the Los Angeles Art Association.