Andy Brown enjoys working in an eclectic style which reveals the influence of Holbein, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and strands of Pop Art. He has exhibited widley across the UK and had work featured in numerous magazines and newspapers in the UK and abroad. His most noteable breakthrough is having had his work featured in the board game Trivial Pursuit. Along with this success he has received a letter from Buckingham Palace and appeared on BBC television and radio. He enjoys travelling and visually collecting the facets which make up the cultures he moves through.

Exhibitions

  • Hulton Lane Heroes – Photography exhibition documenting local residents. Wally Community Centre, Bolton, 2008
  • Chorlton Arts Festival – “Raymond Firebrace ‘If you don't know me by now...’” Arison Gallery, Chorlton, 2008
  • “Dirty Mother” Nexus Art Cafe, Manchester, 2008
  • The Ambassadors – Sell out show of paintings and photographs of the regulars at Lounge Bar in Chorlton. Lounge Bar, Chorlton, 2007
  • Solo Exhibition. Manor Farm, Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, 2003
  • Sefton Open – Group exhibition. Southport Art Gallery, 2002
  • Loughborough School of Art and Design Degree Show. 2002
  • Arrivals – Student organised exhibition whilst in 2nd year. Custard Factory, Birmingham, 2001
  • Operation Team Hiker – Group Exhibition. Loughborough School of Art and Design, 2001

Publications

  • Magistrates “Make this work” Single cover design. Released on XL Recordings, 2008.
  • Magistrates photo shoot –Various publications including NME and other music press
  • Feature on Magistrates – NME
  • Images used for Magistrates gig in “Gig of the Month"” Feature – Music Week
  • Logo/Promotional Photography/Artwork used for website and other promotional opportunities www.myspace.com/magistratesband. 2005-Present
  • Single artwork for Essex based band Echelon – “Windows Shut/This Room”, Poptones, 2005
  • Single artwork for Essex based band Echelon – “Plus”, Poptones, 2004
  • Work Exhibited in articles in numerous newspapers nationally and regionally, ranging from the Leicester Mercury and Essex Chronicle to the Sun, News of the World and Times Higher. I also was promoted on the BBC, both on radio and television.