Andy
England

I am inspired by the everyday visual language of Los Angeles. The city's layered surfaces—its signage, architecture, discarded objects, and organic interruptions—offer a constant source of material. My practice is rooted in observation and simplification. I'm drawn to scenes that might be passed by without a second thought: a faded neon sign, a pair of telephone poles, a garbage can casting a long shadow.

 

These objects appear quiet and unremarkable at first glance, but I aim to draw out the emotional charge hidden beneath their surfaces. There is often a sense of stillness, longing, or nostalgia embedded in these moments feelings that emerge slowly through time and attention.

 

I work primarily in painting, collage, and photography. My process begins during neighborhood walks, where I photograph subjects that resonate with me. In the studio, I distill these images, stripping away visual noise while amplifying the emotional undertones that first drew me to the scene. I favor simplified forms and muted colors to evoke calm within urban chaos. Human figures are absent, but their presence is implied—suggested through what's been left behind.

 

My work invites viewers to reconsider what they overlook: the subtle interplay between the built and the organic, the personal and the anonymous. I want to pose a question rather than provide an answer: Are we witnessing a city being reclaimed by nature, or nature being reshaped by the city?