Andrew Bolam

"I am interested in exploring and challenging the boundaries of visual cognition. My work currently follows two separate, yet linked, directions: building abstract marks into recognizable imagery and using outlined silhouettes to elicit an emotional connection with the work."
– Andrew Bolam

Born in 1971 in northern England, Bolam studied graphic design at Newcastle College of Art. He moved to Southern California in 1991 and spent five years working as a freelance illustrator before relocating to Lake Tahoe in 1996, when he transitioned to full-time painting. Since coming to the United States he has made the wildlife and culture of the American West his subject, painting in oil and acrylic. He introduces a new series each year, letting the idea develop for months, and does not limit himself to one style. His work has been featured in Western Art Collector and other publications.