Andrew Agutos is a multidisciplinary artist taking a poetic approach between abstract and figurative—non-chronologically creating series of paintings that capture the energy and essence of the personal and the universal. Often titled with poems, his work forms an introspective visual/written library recording depths of human emotion and snapshots of cool while connecting the dots between dreams, design, desire, cities, love, luxury.

Unbound by a singular style or medium, Andrew’s paintings are blended together by the language of color with nods to art history, the internet, rap music and fashion. Having an affinity for iconic imagery, he has designed and photographed for several fashion brands and figures—work that directly informs his painting.

Although enamored with beauty, consumer culture and the industries surrounding them, these topics are not necessarily romanticized in his work. There are often undertones of critique on consumerism and contemporary society. The resonance of each canvas is either amplified or softened by use of distinct color palettes and symbolism, whether piercing, melancholy or optimistic.

Andrew Agutos, living and working in Paris, France, is an American artist born in San Jose, California. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting/Drawing at California College of the Arts in San Francisco.