No Screw Loose!

19 November 2019
Although often referred to as the ‘screw artist’, having innovatively created 3D-art made from painted screws, Andrew Myers uses a range of mediums in his art, and 4Walls was intrigued to find out more about this original artist and his inspirations.

Andrew was born in Braunshweig, Germany and raised in Ciudad Real, Spain until the age of 16, when his parents decided to relocate to the States. He now lives in Laguna Beach, California and has done since attending the Laguna College of Art and Design in 1999.

It was only on a tour of the college that Andrew stumbled upon a class of students sculpting a live model that he decided art was his passion, and became a full time artist at the age of 20!


We were curious to find out whether his journey in the art industry so far had been as smooth and spontaneous as his beginnings. Like all artists, he has faced his fair share of challenges, stating that at times he struggled to figure out “which galleries to be represented by, whom to trust, and how the art market works.” He went on to say: “These are still difficulties I must deal with every day, as the art market is constantly evolving. My drive and my disdain for failure has kept me going through difficult times.”

In terms of where he finds his inspiration, Andrew states that he tries not to allow himself to be influenced by other artwork, as he always wants his pieces to be “unique, creative and stand out from the rest.” However, Andrew remembers admiring the craftsmanship of the public art and sculptures in the plazas where he grew up, so admits that he has been most influenced by Spanish and European culture.
Andrew also gave us some insight into the framing process of his finished art: “Framing is very important as it completes a work of art. I use my metal frames for my screw art to encase the work and give it a completed look. I use framing with glass for my charcoal drawings and paintings to preserve the colour and the work, and because it adds to the work as a whole.” We can only agree!

To see more of Andrew’s work, find him at @Andrewmyersart on Instagram, or visit his website.

andrewmyersart.com
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