Andy Cross

Andy Cross is an American visual artist based in New York. Predominantly, in his practice he layers sundry stylistic approaches and wide-ranging narrative themes in vibrant, zippy paintings that often defy categorisation. As well as this, he is a self-proclaimed wanderer, Cross culls memories, objects and impressions from travels around the world (lush American forests, lavish Indian temples, ascetic Japanese monasteries). Eventually, he synthesises them into rich compositions that blend art historical, spiritual and cultural references.

Ulimately, Cross’s energetic use of colour and loose gestural brushstrokes evidence an emotive, stream-of-consciousness approach to painting. In this way, as Cross plumbs the depths of his memory for meaningful experiences, figures and symbols, he builds a body of work that is at once highly personal and broadly universal.