Andrew McAttee – Pure Optimism in Art in articles from the artzine on artrepublic.comHis paintings are like no other on the current urban/contemporary scene and with two brand new limited editions released this month we take a look at by far the most colourful cutting-edge artist operating in London today. Andrew McAttee studied Fine Art at Central St Martin's in London and since graduating in 1995 has featured in numerous exhibitions across Europe and in New York. Of the three solo exhibitions McAttee has staged so far, the sell out 2007 exhibition 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' in Shoreditch, East London has proved that McAttee has commercial prowess as well as artistic ability in bucket loads. Of the work, which draws influence from a wide variety of sources including graffiti art, comic book graphics, pop art and abstract expressionism, the aim appears, like all great things in life, to be very simple. It is a sheer expression of colour and of happiness, and it cannot help but promote and instil optimism in the viewer. At an attempt to define McAttee’s work it would have to be classified as a type of dreamlike comic pop. Bordering on a sensory assault, with all manner of shapes, colours and textures bombarding the retina. McAttee’s work results in an overriding sense of movement and vitality, like some psychedelic bubblegum universe, teeming with clusters of synthetic species bursting into life. “Andy Warhol once said that he wanted to paint glamour - simple uncomplicated glamour. I want to paint optimism - simple uncomplicated optimism, where there are no hidden codes behind the layers of paint.” – Andrew McAttee “My aim is to provide the viewer with a colourful riot of gravity-less forms set in a highly layered, seemingly endless, space with a sense of ambiguity, humour and celebration.” Aside from McAttee’s fine art commercial success he has also been commissioned by Benson & Hedges, Nike and fashion designer, Antonio Berardi to work on bespoke projects. This has led to increased exposure and numerous features in The Observer, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent Review, Time Out Review, Hip Hop Connection, Graphotism, Blag and New York Magazine The intergalactic Times. Andrew McAttee’s latest limited edition prints ‘Spin’ & ‘Too Fly’ are available now from our London gallery. Call +44 (0)20 7240 7909 or email soho@artrepublic.com for more information Return to our London section 
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