Artist Bio
Rebekah Andrade is an abstract painter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds a BFA in Visual Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver, Canada, and a Graphic Design Certificate from Parsons School of Design in New York City,
In 2019, Andrade embarked on a transformative residency at Otis College of Art in Los Angeles, further expanding her creative horizons. Her innovative work has garnered attention across international borders, with exhibitions spanning Canada, the United States, and Chile. Her work has been published in Edeltraut, The Gathered Gallery, New American Painting #144.
Andrade's work was highlighted in 2018 when her work was selected for the prestigious Art with Heart auction at the AGO in Toronto, where it shared space with works by the nation's leading contemporary artists.
Currently, Andrade dedicates herself full-time to her craft at her home studio, where she explores new techniques and pushes the boundaries of abstraction. Additionally, she imparts her knowledge and passion for art as a part-time drawing instructor, remotely, in the art department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. Rebekah Andrade's artistry is a testament to her boundless creativity and unwavering commitment to the transformative power of art.
Artist Statement
Rebekah Andrade’s practice, explores the intricate language of abstract painting, navigating through the diverse realms of expressionism, geometric abstraction, hard-edge techniques, and pattern. Drawing upon past works, personal references, and familiar forms, she embarks on a structured journey of creation, allowing the essence of each element to guide her.
Through a meticulous process involving layered paint, collage, mixed media, and experimental techniques, she aims to leave behind visible traces of her artistic evolution, inviting viewers to witness the gradual transformation of each piece. Rebekah’s interest lies in exploring the notion of what constitutes an intriguing painting and the amount of information required to captivate the viewer's attention.
She is particularly drawn to the concept of reductive painting, wherein she commences with bold, vivid strokes and gradually overs up the past layers to extract a minimalist image. This process serves as a catalyst for introspection, prompting her to investigate questions surrounding the history of representation, the boundaries of perception, and the intricate interplay of aesthetics, status, and image reproduction.
Through her work, she aspire to provide insight and clarity into our contemporary visual culture and communication trends, offering viewers a window into the complexities of the human experience.
Education
2020 Graphic Design Certificate, Parsons School of Design, New York, USA
2012 Bachelor of Fine Arts and Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, CAN
Residencies / Collaborations
2019 LA Summer Residency, Otis College of Art and Design, LA,USA
One-Month Digital Residency, The Gathered Gallery, CND
2017-18 Drawing Assistant for Michael Landy, Demonstration,
Power Plant Gallery, Toronto, CAN
2011 Richard Jackson, Studio Work, Bob Rennie Collection,Vancouver, CAN
Solo/Two Person Exhibitions
2024 Convergence: Exploring Harmonious Frequencies, Mark Moore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2021 Reflection on Form, East Las Vegas Library Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
2020 Reflection on Form, Sahara West Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
Arranged Structures, Priscilla Fowler Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
2019 Constructed Thoughts, Gallery 1515, Vancouver, CAN
2018 Who Are You Anyways, Akin Vitrine, Toronto, CAN
My Mothers Basement Gallery, Toronto, CAN
2017 It Was Never About You, Pop-Up Gallery Danforth, Toronto, CAN
Layers, Borowicz Gallery, La Casa de la Ciudadanía, Santiago, CHL
2016 Calle de la Ciudad, Chileno-Alemana de Cultura (DCB), CHL
2015 El Color En Movimento, Espacio 1305, Santiago, CHL
2014 Geometric Landscapes, My Mothers Basement Gallery, Toronto, CAN
Selected Group Shows
2023 Diversified III, Donna Beam Gallery, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA
2020 Summer Group Show, Priscilla Fowler Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
2019 Collective Estivale,Youn Gallery, Montreal, CAN
Group Show, Ignite Gallery, CAN
Locals Only, R.Cline Arts, Las Vegas, USA
Youn Gallery, Papier Art Fair, Montreal, CAN
2018 Get Noticed, Red Head Gallery, Toronto, CAN
Salon VI, Patel Gallery, Toronto, CAN
Summer School, The Assembly Gallery, Hamilton, CAN
Painters Make Better Lovers, Northern Contemporary, Toronto, CAN
2017 Group Show, Sussex Contemporary, Ottawa, CAN
A Festivus for the Rest of Us, Northern Contemporary, Toronto, CAN
Nuit Blanche, WHO ARE YOU, Red Head Gallery, Toronto, CAN
SCA’s 49th, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, CAN
Summer Emerging Art Exhibit, Gallery 1313, Toronto, CAN
2014 Artist Project, Untapped Emerging, Better Living Centre, Toronto, CAN
Grants/Awards
2018 Ada Slaight Gift Grant, OCAD University, Toronto, CAN
Auctions
2019 Art Affect, Spoke Club, Toronto, CAN
2018 Art with Heart, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, CAN
Reviews/Press
2020 New American Painting, Issue #144, USA
2018 Horst und Edeltraut, GER
The Gathered Gallery, CAN