About
Mar 31st, 2008 by andreaharris
Andrea Harris was educated at the School of the Art Institute Chicago. She works in a variety of mixed media, however her favorite paintings are created in oil and cold wax. Collections of Andrea’s paintings have been exhibited in public venues, museums and galleries and have been considered influential in humanitarian and environmental sectors.
Harris’s passion for painting the figure was her initial step toward integrating the connection of humanity with nature- very often exploring the subtle relationship of the human form, “It is a perception that each of us is unique in the universe- yet shape, form and color remind us we are elements in nature.”
Harris’s artwork has evolved as being centered on observations of nature and humanity. Because we are elements of society, her work also examines our cultural role- especially as seen in current events. The dichotomy between what we are and how we act is central to her work. This is a theme Harris has approached for some time, for example- her “Women of Courage: Beyond Boundaries monumental and ongoing portrait project. This traveling exhibition is a series that celebrates women who have inspired others to pursue their dreams.
“Impressions” is a current body of work of environmental interest- an exhibition/ installation of large-scale paintings that interfaces the emotional moment as we are “kissed” by nature.
“Change of Heart” is a metaphor of paintings, emotion and relationships. During the past two years limited edition books and prints of this series have been available. Each painting depicts the “seasonal” journey of the heart. This series is about first impressions, friendship, love and self-awareness.
Andrea’s artwork is represented in private collections throughout the United States and Europe. Her series, “The Veil: A Mosaic Connecting Cultural Boundaries” was featured October through December 2005 during the Silk Road Theatre’s production of “Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith,” located in the historic Chicago Temple Building. Other select exhibitions include “Beyond Boundaries,” a solo exhibition that celebrated Women’s History Month at the Mayor Daley Civic Center, “In the Forest,” a solo exhibition at the Chicago Fine Arts Building Gallery and solo exhibition “Women of Courage,” featured at Chicago’s Apollo Theatre and Rosaland Franklin University. Recent exhibitions include the “Acquisition Exhibition” located at Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Art and resulted in the permanent acquisition of a Harris painting by the Illinois Institute of Art.
Harris was selected to participate in the “Cool Globes” Chicago exhibition that took place along the lakefront and The Field Museum Campus during summer, 2007. Each juried and sponsored artist created a visual solution to global warming that was integrated onto a five-foot diameter fiberglass globe. Harris’s globe was chosen to be on view at the National Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. from June until October 2008 and in 2009 Los Angeles and Houston hosted the Cool Globes exhibition. Internationally, the five-foot diameter globe “Eco-Heroes” has traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 and in 2010 Geneva, Switzerland and Marseilles, France. Harris also created a 12″ mini-globe replica of her larger “Eco-Heroes” globe, and it was one of 12 selected to be on exhibition at the United Nations for World Environment Day. The replica “mini-globe” was also on display at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Andrea’s paintings are often exhibited in collaboration with her husband, photographer Bart Harris, http://www.BartHarris.com. This dynamic artist duo is featured as an integral part of the PlaneTree healing arts program located at Chicago’s Swedish Covenant Hospital.
In November 2012, Andrea Harris was inducted into the National Association of Women Artists, the oldest professional women’s fine art organization in the United States. It provides a forum for women artists to share ideas and to exhibit their work.
Harris serves on the board of directors for the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art. Founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA), CWCA is a national member organization unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators and museum professionals.
In addition to her paintings and installations, Harris was a founding board member of the Global Alliance of Artists, http://www.GlobalAllianceArtists.org. This non-profit organization harnesses creativity as a catalyst for solving social and environmental challenges.
Harris’s paintings are represented in the following cities: Chelsea, New York City: Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art: http://www.amsterdamwhitneygallery.com, Chicago, Illinois at Homey Gallery: http://www.ILoveHomey.com, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Bluestone Fine Art Gallery: http://www.bluestone-gallery.com and Harbor Country, Michigan at Gallery H: http://www.GalleryH.com. More extensive artwork can be viewed at http://www.AndreaHarris.com.
You are one amazing artist. Everything you do is just first class.
Thank God for your work!!
beautiful blog! Loved your paintings and the thoughts behind them!
Jessica
Andrea, thank you so much for leading me to your site. I have
become a true fan of your work. I love the places you remind me
of and take me to for the first time in your tree series. They are
mysterious and welcoming and dangerous and comforting all at
the same time. And now the pears have won me over, too!
Looking forward to seeing much more.
Incredible work, the landscapes are fantastic. The compositions are beautiful. Thank you for the pleasure of seeing your paintings.
your work is an inspiration for me…..a breath of fresh air
Thank you
Andria Harris
Hello Andria,
Thank you for your comment. How interesting that we have very similar names!
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Stunning work, you have allowed me to consider my own art in a more impressionistic way. I am so in awe of your abstract landscape and trees.
Hello Aly,
Thank you very much for your kind comment.
Andrea Thank you for coming to our city of Alexandria, LA. I enjoyed your very informative color theory class. Also we all liked learning more about the wonderful Gamblin line of paints and products..Needless to say we were impressed. Sorry I missed the Sunday portion of your class. Glenda Kinnison Smith
Hello Glenda,
I hope you are feeling better. It was a pleasure meeting you and visiting Alexandria. I hope our paths will cross again….
Andrea
Wonderful demo @ Blick in Milwaukee! Pleasure meeting u Andrea, continued looking at your very impressive work! Linda
Many of your paintings cause me to tear up. I don’t know why but the same thing happens when I watch certain episodes of Blue Bloods and Law and Order: SVU. Suffice it to say that your work inspires emotional responses. I suppose that means that your works are kinetic, and not just docile or static. In other words, they seem to generate emotions in those who are affected by your work. And I am one of those people. I especially enjoy your work inspired by the 9/11/2001 events. Those paintings leave me a weeping mess. God Bless you and your talents!
Hello Rick,
Thank you for your comments and for bringing to light the emotional aspects of my artwork. You are incredible observant.
Andrea your works were a really a light for me. I’m from Turkey and I’m doing art this year most of my works are about politics and woman you inspired me a lot i want to send you one of my work..
Thank you, Roda. I’d love to see a sample of your work. Please email to Andrea@AndreaHarris.com
Greetings!
My name is john Cena from SC. I actually observed my wife has
been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she likes your
piece of work, I’m also impressed and amazed to have seen your various
works too, : ) You are doing a great job. I would like to receive
further information about your piece of work and what inspires you. I
am very much interested in the purchase of the piece (in subject field
above) to surprise my wife. Kindly confirm the availability for
immediate sales.
Thanks and best regards,
john.
I hope you are well today?
I am contacting you from House & Garden magazine to find out more about your work and if you have any exhibitions coming up for 2017? I came across your artwork online and I think that it would hugely appeal to our 568,000 affluent readers, who look to House & Garden for unique masterpieces to add a touch of novelty to their homes.
Within House & Garden, we also have a regular editorial section covering art with a focus on upcoming exhibitions, up and coming styles and fantastic established artists.
I am currently putting together an artist focused advertorial page called ‘The Art Edit’ for the October, November & December issues of the magazine. The page is a beautifully designed mood-board style spread that is used as a market place for small and independent artists, designers and brands to share their work with House & Garden readers.
In every edition we invite a handful of new artists to join the pages. An insertion on ‘The Art Edit’ includes a high-res product shot of your work and a 40 word bio. I thought that your collection would be a lovely contrast to some of the work we are currently featuring. Prices for our introductory slot start at £295 (+VAT) per issue and your campaign would begin with our biggest issue of the year, our October issue (on sale 4th September).
Could we perhaps schedule a call to discuss this further? Please do let me know a convenient time or, if it is easier, I can send across further information via email, including further rates and deadlines.
Kindest regards,
Pandora
Pandora Lewis
House & Garden Sales Executive
Condé Nast Publications.
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Greetings… I am Steven from Snyder Texas, I have been on the lookout for some artworks lately in regards to I and my wife’s anniversary which is just around the corner. I came across some of your works which i found quite impressive and intriguing. I must admit your doing quite an impressive job. You are undoubtedly good at what you do.
With that being said, I would like to purchase some of your works as a surprise gift to my wife in honor of our upcoming wedding anniversary. It would be of help if you could send some pictures of your piece of works, with their respective prices and sizes, which are ready for immediate (or close to immediate) sales. My budget for this is within the price range of $1500 to $3000.
I look forward to reading from you in a view to knowing more about your pieces of inventory. As a matter of importance, I would also like to know if you accept check as a means of payment.
Regards