News from 2005
December
An excellent year! Andrew sends warm regards to all well wishers;
"Thanks to everyone who supported my art this year. 2005 was incredible; more exhibits, more grants, and more fun than any previous season. More opportunities await in 2006! Look forward to; DC group exhibits, solo shows in Philadelphia and Norfolk, a revised website, the long awaited store, and the unveiling of my alter ego! Visit often.
To friends old and new; happy holidays. Stay safe and best wishes in the new year!"
Andrew has donated a painting to arthelps: 5th Annual Silent Art Auction Benefit and Reception. Beneficiaries for 2005 are Food & Friends and the DC Arts Center. RSVP to Martin Varela (202) 986 4750, ext. 18 or martin@jamagency.com
Wednesday, December 7th, 5pm - 10pm
At the Offices of JAM Communications
1638 R Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009
The annual winter group exhibit at the Fraser Gallery - Bethesda includes a painting from Andrew. Sangria will be served and mistletoe will be hung at the reception on Friday, December 9. December 9 - January 11, 2006
7700 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite E
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 718-9651
Andrew's new solo exhibit, Sequences - new and revisited paintings, is at the College of Southern Maryland's Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery. Gallery talk on November 29 noon. November 11 - January 22. Funded in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-2251
November
J.T. Kirkland's Thinking About Art includes Andrew's contributions to the Artists interview Artists project!
http://thinkingaboutart.blogs.com/art/2005/11/artists_intervi_4.html
Andrew's new solo exhibit, Sequences - new and revisited paintings, is at the College of Southern Maryland's Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery. Gallery talk on November 29 noon. November 11 - January 22. Funded in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-2251
Andrew will be promoting his solo exhibit, Lucha Libre! at the Fraser Gallery - Georgetown on Saturday, November 5 and 12. Noon - 3(ish) pm. The gallery is open until 6 pm.
1054 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-298-6450
The Washington City Paper's Jeffry Cudlin elegantly destroys Lucha Libre! and Andrew in "Talking Pictures." Search for the article through their 'This week's stories' link.
October
The Fraser Gallery's gallery talk for Lucha Libre!, focusing on audience interaction through technology, is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 1pm. Andrew will be present for questioning and receiving rotten vegetables.
"Red 1" and "Red 2" are in the irreverent mix of this bizarre blog.
Photographer Alexandra Silverthorne reviews Lucha Libre! in Solarize This.
Andrew would like to thank all supporters for their visit to the Fraser Gallery on Friday evening. "It means a great deal to have friends, family, colleagues, and lovers of art support my endeavors. Especially when it's raining..." In lieu of fireworks, Andrew would also like to give a special thanks to the District of Columbia Police Department for their "light show" following the reception party.
Congratulations! Andrew received another Young Artist Program Award from the D.C. Commission of the Arts and Humanities. Look forward to a entirely different series of paintings to debut in the fall of 2006. Tentatively titled, "Come To My Party."
New photos are added on the candid page. Less than flattering photos can be discovered through a "smiley face" link.
Lucha Libre! Andrew's second solo show at Fraser Gallery - Georgetown. Opening reception with technology, turntable, fireworks, and sangria on Friday, October 21 6-9pm. October 21 - November 16.
1054 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-298-6450
"Que Viva La Lucha Libre!" is the post. A Capitol Life plugs Lucha Libre!
DC Notebook's Adam plugs Lucha Libre!
http://journals.aol.com/dcnotebook/NotebookWashingtonDC/entries/1788
Arion Berger from the Washington Post Express writes about Lucha Libre! in, "Talking Back to Art." Pick up a copy, or download the October 20 issue. Page E14.
What counts? Yellow Arrow! Visit Andrew's Lucha Libre! gallery (link is on the left). Using your cellular phone, send a text message to 1-646-270-5537. Type a painting's unique Yellow Arrow code. A message from Andrew will be sent immediately to your phone (apologies to Nextel subscribers). Start a dialogue about the paintings after you have registered at the Yellow Arrow website - it's free.
The Zodiac Group is proud to announce the launch of WODCAST! WODCAST is a blog dedicated to the use of technology for artist and audience interaction. In promotion of Lucha Libre!, podcasts of critical commentary will be available throughout the month. Contributors include Dustin Huber PhD., Lynn Clement, and Andrew.
POST YOUR OWN WODCAST
Step 1. Using a mobile or landline phone, dial 1-415-856-0205.
Step 2. Follow the directions. The phone number to input is simple to remember:
Wodzianski (963-942-6754).
Step 3. Enter the pin number (1234), followed by the # key.
Step 4. Record your mobile podcast, and keep it under 4 minutes. End your recording by hitting the # key.
That's it! Your audio post will appear on the blog immediately.
The DCist mentions the buzz for Lucha Libre!
Photographer Tracy Lee mentions the buzz for Lucha Libre!'s reception.
J.T. Kirkland mentions Lucha Libre!'s PR campaign in Thinking About Art.
Dex Dubious is spinning the tables for Lucha Libre!'s opening reception. Friday, October 21 6-9pm
The Zodiac Group, with cooperation from Andrew's Parole Officer, have conducted a personality exam. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was administered by advisor Janet Evans-Houser and the results are posted on Andrew's bio/resume page.
Andrew has been selected by the Zodiac Group for promotional advancements. Look forward to podcasts, an on-line store, and cellular phone brain washing throughout October.
The Warehouse Theater / Gallery displayed Andrew's large painting, 'George' in this season's Where is the PEACE? exhibit. 'George' was so well received, the Warehouse has extended it's display.
Warehouse Theater & Gallery
1021 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
September
Curator Molly Ruppert has included 'George' in the annual multi-media show, Where is the PEACE? Opening reception on Thursday, September 8 6-8pm. Gallery Hours: Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 12 - 6, or by appointment. Peace events and gallery talk to be announced. September 8 - October 2.
Warehouse Theater & Gallery
1021 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
August
Washington City Paper's Louis Jacobson reviewed the Fraser Gallery's summer group exhibit with a mention of Andrew's work.
July
Curator F. Lenny Campello included 'Narcissus 2' in his HUMONGOUS group show, SEVEN. The Washington Project for the Arts \ Corcoran Presents SEVEN - "Seven separate shows under one roof". Opening reception on Thursday, June 30 6 - 8:30pm. Gallery Talk on Sunday, July 31 2pm. Gallery Hours: Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 12 - 6, or by appointment. June 30 - September 9.
Warehouse Gallery
1021 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
Summer Time! The annual summer group exhibit at the Fraser Gallery - Bethesda includes 'House 1' and 'Motive'. Sangria will be served at the reception on Friday, July 8 6-9pm. July 8 - September 7.
7700 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite E
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 718-9651
Andrew is studying with Nelson Shanks at his Studio Incamminati from July 11 - 29.
340 North 12th Street, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-592-7910
June
Curator Peter Photikoe included Andrew's paintings in a new group show, What's So Terrible About Being Beautiful? at the Museum of Contemporary Art DC. June 3 - July 1.
1054 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-6230
The inaugural Bethesda Painting Awards selected Andrew as a finalist! Andrew and seven other painters were selected from over 220 submissions to display their work at the Fraser Gallery - Bethesda, Md. June 8 - July 6.
7700 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite E
Bethesda, MD 20814
May
Gallery International's Art on Paper competition included 'Paul Study 1'. Juror: Pamela Wilson - Executive Director, Maryland Federation of Art.
523 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-230-0561
Andrew was festival judge at the 21st Annual Stockley Gardens Arts Festival in Norfolk, VA. 145 artisans were on display with an attendance of 25,000.