Artist Statement.
I am originally from the south east of England. I relocated to Wexford over a decade ago. My artwork is influenced by the urban environment, how spaces are used and how they affect human emotions, and changing discourses. My work takes a critical view of political, cultural and social issues, but also connects to pure human emotions.
In my artwork l look at the environment and social issues and show the subjects from my point of view. My work has a gritty atmosphere. I am fascinated by urban decay and abandonment and the way nature reclaims what we abandon.
Artists that had a big influence on my work are Tracey Emin, Mark Bradford, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Thomas Hirschhorn, Elizabeth Magill and Susan Philipsz, just to name a few. I have also been influenced by graffiti and street art, and street culture in genral.
l use a variety of different materials in my work and different processes. l use found objects and materials such as cardboard. My work ranges from performance, sculpture, installation, photography, film, painting and sound. I experiment with sound, how it can change the atmosphere of an image, object or space.
Contact.
info@k-v-a.com
Curriculum Vitae.
Andrew Kingshott.
Visual Artists Ireland, member 2019 - to date .
Education.
2018 - Ba Honours, Fine Art Sculpture, South East Technological University, Wexford School of Art and Design, Ireland.
Exhibitions.
Woodblock Prints, Group Exhibition at Wexford General Hospital (IT Carlow) - 2015.
Halfway There, (Wexford), Second Year Art Degree Open Studio Exhibition, Wexford School of Art and Design IT Carlow - 2016.
Studio 15, (Wexford) Third Year Art Degree Exhibition, Wexford School of Art and Design IT Carlow - 2017.
The Show, (Wexford Arts Centre), Fourth Year Art Degree Exhibition, Wexford School of Art and Design IT Carlow - 2018.
Jilted Generations Collective, audio-visual exploration of musical sub-culture,from Northern Soul to the Rave era. Wexford Arts Centre. November 2018.
Jilted Generations Collective. Put Your Hands For Detroit and New York City, audio-visual exploration of musical sub-culture, Motown, Disco, Techno and House Music. And the influence on the UK scene, Northern Soul, Disco and the Acid House sene. Wexford Arts Centre. January 2019.
Jilted Generations Collective, Waiting For Summer, audio-visual exploration of musical sub-culture, the influence of Ibiza from its early bohimian days to the super clubs. Wexford Arts Centre. March 2019.
Jilted Generations Collective. Its Grim Up North, audio-visual exploration of musical sub-culture, the influence of the North of England, from Manchesters early working classes to Madchester and Acid House. Wexford Arts Centre. May 2019
Jilted Generations Collective in association with Wexford Arts Centre and supported by Wexford County Council present SUBURBICO Music and Arts Festival, 13th July, Wexford Town. 3 events in 2 venues, Wexford Arts Centre and The Creative Hub Mallin St. July, 2019.
Blow Ins, group art exhibition, The Creative Hub, Wexford Town, 23rd August to 24th September, 2019.
Artist Residencies.
Artists in residence in The Wexford Arts Centre Annexe. September 2018 to June 2019.
The Escalators emerging artists, Studio 5, The Creative Hub Mallin Street, Wexford Town. July 2019 to March 2021.