CONTACT
Are you interested in the art, collaborating, solving the inequities of the world, or just chatting?
Contact me anytime. I’m in my studio typically M-F, 9am - 4pm:
EMAIL: info@creativekevin.com
CELL: (828) 351-9690
IN PERSON: KEVIN ANDREW GALLERY + STUDIO 109 Roberts St. - Asheville, NC 28801
WHO
Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Civil Engineering, years working in IT Corporate America, + successful Entrepreneur Business Exit.
Lifelong Creative who followed the right path before finally questioning it. Now, painting abstract artwork with intention + meaning.
I want to make a difference in this world and searching for how. I paint, write, and collaborate to force myself to self reflect and grow. My art is an extension of my thoughts, emotions, and biases (conscious + unconscious).
Every piece has an underlying story, motivation, or therapy session I’m working through. I love seeing which work resonants with who and why. I feel my vulnerability and openness with my work to the world is something that helps set me apart.
Heavily inspired from the immediacy + colorful imagery of graffiti, I began my career with spray paint. I’m also inspired by the Art Nouveau movement with its organic, flowing shapes + definitive, bold outlines.
I now work with acrylics + markers pulling from these inspirations, focusing on expression, + wading into the unknown.
Much of my work is influenced by the energetic brushwork of abstract expressionist artists in the early to mid-20th century. Arthur B. Carles, Franz Kline, Joan Mitchell, Hans Hofmann, + Jane Piper.
Whether the piece is about appreciating life before death arrives, the love of a mother, or the importance of traveling, I will talk to anyone about my motivation behind it. I’m not 100% sure the end result, but I feel creating with intent will help reveal my overall life purpose.
ORGANIZED, PROFESSIONAL, + CREATIVE approach to your art project/needs.
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2024
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Extended Articles (April 2024)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (March 2024)
BOLD Journey, Article (February 2024)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (February 2024)
The Radical Art Session Q+A, In Person Interview (February 2024)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (January 2024)
2023
Blainesworld, Video cast of Gallery + Studio (December 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Extended Article (December 2023)
CANVAS REBEL, Article (December 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (November 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (October 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (September 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (August 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (July 2023)
Asheville Made, Article + Cover (July + August 2023)
The Laurel of Asheville, Solo Show Overview (June 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Solo Show Overview (June 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (May 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Group Abstract Show Overview (April 2023)
The Laurel of Asheville, Group Abstract Show Overview (April 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Extended Articles (March 2023)
Arts + Culture Rapid River, Article (February 2023)
2022
The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Weekend in Asheville Article (September)
CV
2024
Marbles in the Mountains 2 Show, Level 42 Gallery, Asheville, NC (May 11 - July 11)
Small Works Show 2024, Re.Imagine Gallery, Fairview, NC (May 5 - June 5)
Center for Conscious Living and Dying Group Exhibition, Swannanoa, NC (May 4 - August 4)
Representation at Atelier Maison & Co., Asheville, NC (April 17)
Kevin Andrew 2 Month Exhibition, Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC (April 15 - June 15)
Representation at K2 Studio, Asheville, NC (February 1)
Kevin Andrew: Reflection Exhibition, Artspace Charter School, Swannanoa, NC ( February 1 - March 27)
Kevin Andrew Solo Quarterly Rotating Exhibit, Bohemian Stylehouse, Charlotte, NC (January 1 - December 31)
Ongoing Quarterly Group Exhibitions, ananda hair studio downtown + west (April 30 - December 31)
Planned Parenthood Group Exhibition Charity Event, Haiku, Asheville, NC (April 30)
President of River Arts District Artists Foundation (501c3), Asheville, NC (January 1 - current)
Hilton Garden Inn River Arts District Display, Asheville, NC (January 1 - December 31)
Asheville Chamber of Commerce Display, Asheville, NC (January 1 - December 31)
2023
Representation at J. Nunez Gallery, Millburn, NJ (November 1)
Kevin Andrew: Opened KEVIN ANDREW GALLERY + STUDIO, Phil Mechanic Studios, Asheville, NC (August)
Kevin Andrew: The Dream Exhibit, Eclipse Hair Salon, Asheville, NC (July 1 - August 14)
Wedge Artist Showcase Honoring the Late Carrie Cox, Spotlight Gallery, Asheville, NC (May 1 - 31)
Journey into Abstract, Asheville Gallery of Art, Asheville, NC (April 1 - 30)
Kevin Andrew Solo Quarterly Rotating Exhibit, Bohemian Stylehouse, Charlotte, NC (March 1 - December 31)
Ongoing Quarterly Group Exhibitions, ananda hair studio downtown + west (April 30 - December 31)
Kevin Andrew Solo LOVE Exhibit, ananda hair studio west, (February 1 - April 30)
Hilton Garden Inn River Arts District Display, Asheville, NC (January 1 - December 31)
Asheville Chamber of Commerce Display, Asheville, NC (January 1 - December 31)
Kevin Andrew Solo Show, Spotlight Gallery, Asheville, NC (February 1 - 28)
Vice President 1 of River Arts District Artists (RADA) Board (501c6), Asheville, NC (January - current)
Representation at Asheville Gallery of Art, Asheville, NC (January - late 2023)
2022
Wedge Artist Yearly Showcase, Spotlight Gallery, Asheville, NC (December 1 - 31)
Kevin Andrew: Studio Opening, WEDGE Studios, Asheville, NC (August)
2015 - 2022
Founded, Operated, + Sold Advent Coworking, Charlotte, NC (November 2015 - May 2022)
2014
Kevin Andrew: Connecting with Nature, Orange Olive Hair Gallery, Charlotte, NC (July 1 - August 15)
2012
Masters Structural Engineering Degree from Ohio State University
2009
Undergraduate Civil Engineering Degree from Ohio State University