Spotlight: Andrew Szczech
Since his sold-out MA degree show in 2021, Andrew Szczech has continued to gain serious attention. Most recently, his work was selected by a London curator associated with Sarabande, the ICA, and Forbes 30 Under 30 – a sign of growing recognition within the contemporary art world.
Andrew’s recent paintings draw on fragments of late-Victorian wallpaper from the V&A archive, chosen for their symbolism at the height of British imperial identity. These patterns, once decorative, are fractured, oxidised and buried beneath darkened glazes. Surface becomes structure, beauty is something earned.
The resulting works are richly layered, both visually and historically. Built through a process of erosion and repair, each piece feels architectural, grounded and quietly powerful.
We currently have a strong body of work by Szczech available. With prices likely to rise, it’s a good time to collect.
Coppins Ghost Farm #1 Andrew Szczech