Andrea Curtis
“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."
Andrea Curtis is a lifelong artist with a passion for colour and an incredible sense of creative flair that she has been bringing into her work as an artist, designer and consultant for the last 30 years.
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 the 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. This series of work is a slight departure from previous work as she introduces printed techniques such as linocut and monoprint combined with painting and drawing to create more abstract, contemporary pieces.
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. The pots which frequently feature are a vehicle to carry pattern and line, and although there is a simplicity to the work, I find I’m able to reflect some of the subtleties and nuances of my experience in the layering and textures I use.
"Ultimately, my pieces, I hope, bring colour, a sense of lightness and a different energy and vibrancy to a space, making it an all the more pleasant and joyful place to spend time in”
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.
A Master’s in Printmaking, a Degree in Textile design and a 30-year career in art, design and business make Andrea well-placed to support her clients in the work she does today, transforming interiors and teaching colour workshops to students and professional peers.
Completing comprehensive 121 mentoring with the creator of Colour Psychology, Angela Wright, added an in-depth understanding of colour psychology to her already impressive skill set, which underpins much of her work.