Andrew Walaszek

Biography

Andrew Walaszek, a contemporary artist based in Northwest Arkansas, creates evocative paintings that bridge global experience with the raw beauty of the Ozarks. His formative years immersed in diverse European cultures—from Poland to Scotland, Serbia to Belarus—instilled a unique lens through which he explores the world. This profound international perspective, combined with a successful career in software development, informs his distinctive artistic approach, blending analytical precision with profound emotional depth.Walaszek masterfully navigates between figurative and abstract realms, employing expressive brushwork to translate complex inspirations—from historical events and evolving technology to the breathtaking landscapes of his Arkansas home. Since dedicating himself full-time to art in 2014 from his Lake Avalon studio, his work stands as a testament to a lifelong creative exploration, inviting viewers into a visually stunning dialogue between structure and spontaneity, global narrative and local spirit.

Influences

Willem de Kooning, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Zdzisław Beksiński, Francis Bacon, Max Beckmann, Giorgio de Chirico, Yves Tanguy, Salvador Dali, Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Edvard Munch, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas

Education

1954-2024 Self-taught artist United States

Artist value certified: Andrew Walaszek's works have been evaluated by an independent expert.

Certification 2024 : €1,200.00 ($1,387.92)
Certification has been established by Jacques-Armand Akoun on Feb 14, 2024.
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Prizes and Awards

1973 3rd Place, International Art Competition East Berlin, Germany

Collective Expositions

1981 Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL, United States

1980 Hyde Park Art Exposition Chicago, IL, United States

1973 World Festival of Youth and Students East Berlin, Germany

Permanent Collections

2009 Lake Avalon Art Studio Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States

1977 Hyde Park Collection Chicago, IL, United States