Andrew Faulkner American, b. 1961
Born into a lineage of artists, designers, and architects, Andrew Faulkner grew up immersed in creativity. From a young age, he embraced the freedom of expression, celebrating the act of coloring outside the lines. "Those loose, imperfect marks became the foundation of my gestural style," he reflects.
Andrew’s work is a masterful exploration of abstract landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural interiors, where the dazzling light and vibrant palette of Northern California take center stage. His paintings often utilize what he terms "invented color space," a technique that transforms traditional compositions into atmospheric realms open to boundless interpretations. Ranging from representational landscapes to distilled abstractions of shape and color, his art continuously evolves, driven by a quest to discover the delicate intersection where color, texture, and light become the subject itself.
Educated at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Andrew’s artistic foundation is deeply rooted in the principles of color and value. Influenced by the teachings of Joseph Albers and inspired by the bold vibrancy of Matisse, the expressive geometry of Diebenkorn, and the narrative spaces of Hockney, he has honed a practice that orchestrates color and light with precision and passion.
Andrew’s paintings evoke dynamic reconstructions of his favorite landscapes—from the serene hills of Marin County to the iconic skyline of San Francisco and the far-reaching horizons encountered on his travels. His imagined spaces are rich with energy and emotion, inviting viewers to embark on their own visual journeys.
A celebrated artist with a signature style that bridges the real and the imagined, Andrew Faulkner has established himself as a modern master of capturing the essence of place through an artistic lens that is uniquely his own.
Born 1961, Washington, DC
Lives and works in Marin County, CA
EDUCATION
1984 Trinity College, B.F.A
1982 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
Electric Light, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2023
Tuscan Light, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2022
Bay Light, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2021
Andrew Faulkner: Exploring Light, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2020
Contemporary Pastorals, CAMi Art + Wine, Calistoga, CA
Urban Construct, Slate Gallery, Oakland, CA
2019
Urban Cowboy, Gallery 111, Sausalito, CA
2018
Room Gallery, Mill Valley, CA Currently showing works.
Abstract Landscapes, Branded, Mill Valley, CA
2017
Perspectives, Bay Model, Sausalito, CA
Mixed Media Landscapes, 2nd Friday Art Walk, Riley Street, San Rafael, CA
2016
Solo Show, The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington D.C.
2015
Colorscapes, Tiburon Town Hall, Tiburon, CA
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Pastoral Light
Andrew Faulkner January 18 - February 22, 2025Coming Soon... Artist Reception | Jan 18th | 6 — 8 pm If you would like to be informed on this exhibition, please email info@pamelawalshgallery.com . Thank you!Read more -
5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
December 13, 2024 - January 18, 2025Coming Soon...Read more -
Summer Vibes Group Exhibition 2024
July 16 - August 31, 2024Celebrating the essence of summer with a curated selection of collection of new artworks from our represented artists that play with color, texture and process.Read more -
Electric Light
Andrew Faulkner January 14 - March 9, 2024We are delighted to announce Andrew Faulkner's upcoming exhibition Electric Light, which will open on January 20th, 2024. This marks his fourth solo exhibition at the gallery, following the success...Read more
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Tuscan Light
Andrew Faulkner January 23 - March 4, 2023Tuscan Light is the third solo exhibition of Andrew Faulkner’s work in the gallery and an obvious evolution in his journey as a painter. His previous exhibition, Bay Light, was an exploration of the light and colors of the San Francisco Bay Area.Read more -
Summer Collection 2022
Group Exhibition June 1 - August 31, 2022Pamela Walsh Gallery is pleased to present our 2022 Summer Collection . This exhibition presents a curated selection of contemporary works in dialogue, creating an interplay of color with intricate...Read more -
Bay Light
Andrew Faulkner January 11 - February 19, 2022Bay Light is the second solo exhibition of Andrew Faulkner’s work and a dynamic follow-up to his debut exhibition, Exploring Light. After little more than a year, Andrew has created...Read more
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"Bay Light" Artist Talk with Andrew Faulkner
Andrew Faulkner January 11, 2022Listen in to hear Andrew Faulkner discuss his first solo exhibition Bay Light here at the gallery! Bay Light is the second solo exhibition of...Read more -
Andrew Faulkner Studio Visit
Andrew Faulkner August 16, 2022
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A different take on Tuscany
PWG presents Italy-inspired paintings by Andrew Faulkner February 8, 2023A different take on Tuscany: Pamela Walsh Gallery presents Italy-inspired paintings by Andrew FaulknerRead more -
Shoutout LA
Meet Andrew Faulkner February 17, 2023 Read more -
Art's Lucky Number Three
Pamela Walsh Gallery Holds Party to Mark 3rd Anniversary December 8, 2023 Read more -
Andrew Faulkner "Pastoral Light"
Press Release December 3, 2024ANDREW FAULKNER Pastoral Light Jan 18th — Mar 1st 540 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA [Palo Alto] — Pamela Walsh Gallery is pleased to present...Read more