Andy Welland Studio
Kaleidoscopic rainbows collide, prints sing and pink is everything in the world of Andy Welland. Serving as the new contemporary artist for the next generation, Welland has an extensive background working with luxury brands and curated retailers. His work–always graphic in nature–but never constrained to one medium–has appeared in the form of brightly abstract paintings, sculptures and product packaging in Selfridges, Liberty London, Lush and Anthropologie, among others.
Raised in Doncaster, U.K., by a trio of strong women with an appreciation for creativity, Welland’s mum, grandmother and auntie informed his initial interest in art. Welland kicked off his career with a degree in Fine Arts from Sheffield Hallam in 2007, before joining the luxury division of M&C Saatchi, and working across various boutique design studios in his native UK. His background is in graphic design–and that’s what adds to his neverending visual collages of shapes, colours and forms. Inspired by his childhood imagination and nature, his focus is on creating high-quality work that is luxuriously colourful, also collaborating with LVMH and Amazon. At the end of the day, his mission is all about optimism; to spark joy through artwork.
”I create works that celebrate the idea of togetherness, connecting and being human. My work is informed by cultures, people and ideas coming together as a collage of positive energy, shape and form and embracing imperfection”.
Andy’s visual language is one of bright playful collages and colliding shapes. A remix of form; his distinctively abstract compositions are created from repurposed off-cuts, thoughts, sound and movement. The work is a celebration of what it is to be human as we navigate and make sense of this chaotic world together.
“My painted spots aren't perfect spots but they are my spots. A recording of my movement that day and my style, drips, wobbles and all”. Contrary to the way we consume imagery today, Andy’s work encourages us to be slow, thoughtful of craft and delight in detail up close.
Art commissions & enquiries:
studio@andywelland.com
Social media:
Instagram
Solo Exhibitions
Brighter in Real Life, Bloc Projects, Sheffield, 2023
Residencies, Group Shows, Fairs + Other
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, 2024
Light Up Kilburn, Camden, London, 2024
I Can’t Help It, I Like Art, Glasgow, 2023
UNFRAMED: Ashford, Mural Festival, 2023
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, 2022
Unlimited Gallery, Pulling Power II, Brighton, 2022
Rhodes Gallery Editions, London, 2022
The Hepworth Print Fair, Wakefield, 2021
The Jaunt: Summer Camp, Ardennes, Belgium, 2019
Japan, West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 2018
Paint By Number, Leeds, 2016
Charitable + Community-Based Projects
Art is my Career, 2024
Bears of Sheffield, Sheffield, 2021
A New Perspective, Wakefield, 2021
Pollen: Inner-City Flower Market, Sheffield, 2021
Helium London x Pavement Lickers, London, 2018
Licensing + Commercial Projects
LUSH! Cosmetics: Knot Wrap
Evermade: Greeting Card & Wrap Collection
COCO Chocolatier: Fruit & Nut Collection
Collections & Installations
Millennium Gallery window installation, Sheffield
Loose Ends 300, Newcastle Quayside
The Children’s Hospital Charity, Art+, Sheffield
100 Embankment, Manchester
Bridgepoint Group, Mayfair, London
Montefiore Medical Center, The Bronx, New York
WeWork: The Hewett, London
Republic: Export Building, East India, London
Republic: Import Building, East India, London
Hanover Building: NOMA, Manchester
Facebook: Shaftesbury Avenue, London
WeWork: Atrium Tower, Berlin
WeWork: Devonshire Square, London
WeWork: Finsbury Pavement, London
Awards + Bursaries
Sheffield Cultural Consortium Fund
Selected Interviews, Press & Published
Creative Boom, July, 2024
BBC: Share Your Story, 2022
Real Homes Magazine, November, 2021
Home & Interiors Scotland 25th Anniversary, Feb, 2021
Fedrigoni 365 December, 2020
Creative Boom August, 2020
Architectural Digest October, 2019
Made by Folk December, 2018
Huck Mag September, 2018
FT: How To Spend It September, 2018
Juxtapoz Magazine September, 2018
Real Homes Magazine December, 2017
Houzz Bedroom Tour, November, 2017
Pavement Licker 10th Birthday Book, July, 2017
Houzz The Drawing Room, December, 2016
Paint By Number Issue 3, November, 2016
We Heart August, 2016