Andrew Wang is a Toronto based mixed-media artist. He has a non-traditional background, coming from two decades in engineering and business. He left this career in 2017 to pursue art and has developed into a professional artist showing in galleries, art fairs and public art installations.
Andrew uses meticulously folded origami objects to create large scale assemblages. He tells stories of individual journeys and migrations of previous generations. With his unique background, he draws on science and mathematics for his compositions and metaphors. Fluid dynamics, planetary motion and weather patterns are often seen in his work.
His Migration Series works are generally colourful abstracts but Andrew has recently put his medium to the test by creating large portraits made entirely of origami cranes. His subject, Chinese icons in North American pop-culture.
While only produced a handful of these portraits have be created, they have been making a mark in the art world. His portrait of Simu Liu won the People’s Choice award from the Canadian Portrait Society and was exhibited by Holt Renfrew for Asian Heritage Month – Portrait of the Asian Pop Icon. And his iconic portrait of Bruce Lee – “Be Like Water” was a finalist in Canada’s biggest art competition, 100 Kellogg Lane’s ART COMP.
Upcoming Shows and Exhibitions
An exciting announcement for US and International fans! Starting November 12th, I have a solo auction with Peggy, an exciting new online art platform. Over 30 pieces from large to small will be available and I’ve set a few with NO reserve price. Click here to review the collection and get ready to bid! NOTE End date has been revised to Nov 25th!
I am proud to announce that my next art show is with the esteemed McMichael Canadian Art Collection at their Autumn Art Sale November 29 – Dec 1st (details below). 50 curated artists will be showing and selling their work and helping to raise funds for the gallery.
And on right now at the Orillia Museum of Art and History is the 23rd Annual Juried Landscape Exhibition called Tradition Transformed. I was beaming with pride to have made my first Museum Exhibit but also received the honour of receiving the Juror’s Award. If you are in the area, it is a wonderfully curated show with some very innovative takes on landscape art and you’ll see some iconic Ontario scenes.
I am also represented by the Petroff Gallery in Forest Hill. If you are passing through Toronto, contact me as I can sometimes accommodate private viewings. Learn more about acquiring a piece.
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