Name and art practice
Andrea Welsh – Visual Artist
Andrea Welsh – Visual Artist
What themes are you exploring?
Identity, Memory & Narrative
What is your typical process?
Using memories and emotions as the starting point I begin by interpreting these through personal imagery and symbols. I test out a range of methods and materials letting the concept guide my creative process. I never know where I will end up so my finished work takes many forms.
Who are your main influences?
Louise Bourgeois, Marlene Dumas and Cindy Sherman
favourite piece of art?
Judith by Gustav Klimt
Judith by Gustav Klimt
describe your time at GKC in 5 words
Messy, Fun, Challenging, Frustrating and Biscuits
Messy, Fun, Challenging, Frustrating and Biscuits
what advice would you give to future students?
Be true to yourself and your own ideas.
Be true to yourself and your own ideas.
where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Dancing with a large glitter bear.
Dancing with a large glitter bear.
favourite quote
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
Thomas Merton
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
Thomas Merton
