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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

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