Andrew Salgado

About

Visual artist who is best known for his large scale portraits that often incorporate symbolic meanings and elements from abstract expressionism. 

Before Fame

With an interest in art at a young age, he continued to pursue his career by graduating with a BFA from University of BC in Vancouver in 2005 and with an MFA from Chelsea College of Art & Design in London at 2009. 

Trivia

He has won several prestigious awards including the 2013 Lieutenant Governor's Arts Award in Saskatchewan, Canada. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada before moving to London to pursue his career in art. 

Associated With

As an artists featured in GQ, he can be seen in relation to other featured artists including Richard Prince and Jean-Michel Basquiat.