New Mexican born, graffiti artist and sculptor, Andrew Velie currently lives in Albuquerque, NM. He originally attended art school at the Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Andrew continues to revisit his creative growth by attending interdisciplinary art classes at the University of New Mexico as well as other workshops.
Professionally, Andrew is one of the lead vultures for the "Transformation Re-incarnation Project" (T.R.I.P.). He is actively involved in the process of restoring an ancient sculpture known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion along with its alter space from the Buddhist Fa Yun monastery in Angel Fire, New Mexico. To learn more about T.R.I.P. Bodhisattva, please visit www.tripbodhisattva.com.
In Andrew's personal affairs, his dedication to spirituality coincides with his artistic practice as he incorporates nature's gifts, such as non-raptorial feathers and bones, to create mixed media pieces. To learn more about Andrew Velie and his artwork, please visit www.andrewvelie.com.
PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE
2017-current
BODHISATTVA OF COMPASSION Restoration Project, Fa Yun Monastery, Taos and Albuquerque, NM
2020 Metamorphosis, logo design, Commission job sold to Natalie Lohner, Germany
2019 Double Leo's, Commission piece sold to Ayla Jarvis, Albuquerque NM
Home Sweet Home, Commission piece sold to Edward Velie, Santa Fe, NM
2018 Owl Mandala, Commission piece sold to Gareth Harold, Albuquerque, NM
2016 Graf Sticker, Commission piece sold to Scott Bishop, Taos, NM
Logo/T-shirt Design, Commission job for Taylor Sheffer, Taos, NM
2015 Pendant/Jewerly, Commission piece sold to Jessica G, Taos, NM
Concert Flyer Design, Commission job for Cullen Winter, Taos, NM
2012 Tattoo Design, Commission job for Mac Lasater, Taos, NM
2007 ABDUCTION, Alien art show, Art Vending, Roswell, NM
2006 Zozobra Art Show, Art Vending, Santa Fe, NM
EDUCATION
2018-current
BFA (candidate), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2017
University of New Mexico, Taos, NM
2007-2008
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2004-2006
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2007 Desert Dwellers, Community Art Studio, Santa Fe, NM
SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2018-19
Vagrant Heart Gallery, DRUZY series, Taos, NM
2018 Bodhi Open House, ANGELS AND INSECTS series, Albuquerque, NM
Wood Block, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2017 Currents New Media: Opening Night, Video Self Portrait, Santa Fe, NM
Annual Student Art Exhibition, TCA Stables Gallery, Taos, NM
Deconstruction/Reconstruction, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico-Taos, NM
FOUND, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Taos, NM
Color Theory, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Taos, NM
2007 ABDUCTION, Alien art show, Art Vending, Roswell, NM
GRAPHITE, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Ceramics Display, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2006 Zozobra Art Show, Art Vending, Santa Fe, NM
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS/SHOWS
2017-current
The Bella Ribbons Project w/ Sarah Stolar and Seth Myers, Photo Model, multidisciplinary body of work, film and exhibition
2019 Tripping the Light Fantastic, w/ Sarah Stolar, Seth Myers, Heather Bergerson and Enrico Trujillo, Actor Hip Hop Dancer, University of New Mexico- Taos Art Department and Digital Media Arts, PASEO Festival, Taos, NM
2017 Faith and Me, Atrium Gallery, University of New Mexico, Taos, NM
2016 Day of the Dead Show, Elevations Coffee, Taos, NM
2007 ABDUCTION, Alien art show, Art Vending, Roswell, NM
LIVE ART SHOWS
2018 Vagrant Heart Gallery, Opening Night, Taos, NM
Tribal Vision Festival, Live art booth, Taos, NM
2016 Tracy Rae Live, Taos Mountain Brewery, Taos, NM
2015 Burning Man Festival, Live art booth, Nevada
Desert Dwelers Live, Taos Mountain Brewery, Taos, NM
2014 Fall Music Festival, Taos Mountain Brewery, Taos, NM
PUBLICATIONS
2021 University of New Mexico-Taos, "The Voice of UNM Taos", HOWL Art and Literary Journal, April 2021, Virtual print
2018-19
"Slideshow", Vagrant Heart Gallery, 2018-2019, Web.
2017 University of New Mexico-Taos, "The Voice of UNM Taos", HOWL Art and Literary Journal, May 2017, Print
2008-current
Zona, Jennifer, "Student Art Work" Jenniferzona.com, jenniferzona.com/Student-Artworks, 2008, Web.
AWARDS
2004 Class Artist of the Year 2004, St. Michael's Highschool, Santa Fe, NM
SELECT COLLECTIONS
University of New Mexico, College of Fine Arts