Andy Moses

Andy Moses (b. 1962, Los Angeles) is influenced by California culture as he seeks to investigate colour and form through dynamic abstract works. Attending California Institute of Art in 1979 he was exposed to a plethora of creative methods including performance, film and painting. After graduating from CalArts in 1981, Andy moved to New York City where he worked as an assistant to artist Pat Steir. During this time Andy began developing an approach to process painting  incorporating both abstract and representational elements. Andy's oeuvre is marked by his investigation into the physical properties of paint. Exploring the material’s chemical reactions, viscosity interference, and gravity dispersion Andy creates elaborate compositions reminiscent of nature and its forces. 

Participating in his first group show in 1986 at Artist Space entitled ‘selections’ Andy went on to hold a solo show the following year at Annina Nosei Gallery. In 2000, Andy moved back to Los Angeles and was inspired by the colours unique to the Southern California landscape serving to have a profound influence on his chromatic compositions. Continually exploring  painting processes and the interrelations between the  technical and natural world, Andy exhibits his work both nationally and internationally and is included in a multitude of institutional collections.