About

Andrew Abad Salkewicz (b. 1995)

Andrew Salkewicz uses oil paintings to open dialogue about waste, morality, and social norms. Underscoring the relationship between waste and legacy, Salkewicz creates visuals that motivate the examination of what we leave behind.

The artist’s current approach draws attention to consumer identity. With classical and baroque design elements trash or other objects considered expired in their use are viewed as byproducts of industry and society. Wavering between realism and impressionistic tendencies to highlight the subjects, Salkewicz is interested in the relationship we have with our refuse, our legacies, and the ceremonies that surround consumptive action.