Andrew Turner

Art Brokerage: Andrew Turner American Artist: b. 1944-2001. Inspired by art history's masters, Andrew Turner painted the African American experience in a style that embraced the embolden, thick brushstrokes of Expressionism. With a nod to Social Realism and Dutch genre painting, he portrayed the simplicities of everyday life and examined the complexities of the human condition. Turner was an artist that absorbed the world around him, and it poured onto the canvas through a brilliant, electrified color palette. Born in 1944, Turner grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania and remained active in the Philadelphia art community throughout his entire life. The vibrant culture and communities that surrounded him became the muses for his work. After completing high school, he went on to serve in the U.S army before setting his sights on academia. Turner graduated from Temple University's Tyler School of Art. He participated in a educational exchange program in China. Aside from the spirited people of his hometown, Turner was drawn to jazz music and notable artists of the genre. The 1992 painting, Sax Player, is an vivid portrait of a musician amongst the background of a dazzling cityscape. The bright, colorful skyscrapers shine through a translucent saxophone player that's painted in a glowing blue. The painting feels inspired by Kandinsky, and Turner's appreciation for art history is displayed in his unique hybrid style. Listings wanted.