I will be exhibiting my modern abstract paintings at the Historic Shaw Art Fair

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I was accepted to exhibit my modern abstract paintings at this year’s Historic Shaw Art Fair in St. Louis.  The art fair will run from Saturday Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 5. Come by my exhibit and say hello and check out all my newest abstract art!

Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists from around the country are selected each year to participate in this professionally juried event.

The Historic Shaw Art Fair
Saturday October 4th from 9am to 5pm
Sunday October 5th from 10am to 5pm

Blocks of 4100-4200 Flora Place
St. Louis, MO 63110

Mark your calendars and join me in St. Louis for some fall art fair fun!

Abstract Painting 038 by Andy Hahn - Blue green gray art Abstract Painting 027 by Andy Hahn -- Red art

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Abstract Painting ‘Corruption’ Explaination

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Corruption by Andy Hahn - Abstract Painting

‘Corruption’ is one of my newer modern abstract paintings. It takes a stab at visually articulating the concept of corruption and the downfall of society because of it.

You might notice the strong vertical and horizontal lines in this piece. It suggests an architectural subject. I wanted to combine that with some distinct texture that gave it some additional industrial cues. The dark burgundy color palette is bold and attention getting, which was intentional, as I wanted a strong visually impactful piece.

We all experience corruption in different facets of life. It is often portrayed on the evening news and in social media. You can’t miss hearing about it or at least the speculation of it. In this painting, I am showing the destructive remnants of a corrupt society. The architectural elements seem to have decayed in this abstract painting. Read more and watch a video interview here.

The detail shots really show the texture and depth of the elements.

Corruption detail photo, red and blue abstract painting modern abstract painting - Corruption by Andy Hahn

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My commissioned paintings for a bank in downtown Clayton, MO

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Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art

A while back, a local interior designer commissioned art from me for one of their projects.

They were completely redecorating the Carrollton Bank in downtown Clayton, MO. They did a great job by the way. As they got closer to the end of the project they needed some contemporary abstract paintings for their conference room that had windows facing the busy street that is famous for hosting the annual St. Louis Art Fair. I made two custom paintings for them that were twins that flanked the sides of the room.

This commissioned painting had to mesh well with their existing design, as well has enhance the small wall space in the conference room. Red was a primary color in their design, so I used that as an anchor color and worked off of it with to produce this modern abstract painting titled “Ochre Scape 77”.

Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art

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Exhibiting in Juried Art Show – Good and Evil in St. Louis

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Red yellow and white modern abstract painting with graphite marks by abstract artist Andy HahnI was accepted to exhibit one of my latest modern abstract paintings, Visceral Turmoil, in the juried exhibition called Good and Evil at the Art Saint Louis Gallery. The jurors are Tim Eberhardt, nationally exhibited ceramic artist, St. Louis, MO; and Nicole Dutton, artist, Curator, William & Florence Schmidt Art Center, Belleville, IL.

About the painting:

Working with the theme of good and evil, I created Visceral Turmoil a 24”x48” acrylic painting on canvas. I wanted to show the everyday struggle we all have to do the right things and make the best decisions. I explored the internal, even subconscious turmoil that we go through as good and evil battle as we are making decisions. By using aggressive contrasting colors, texture and graphite strikes, I depicted my perspective of what these moments in time look like.

Good and Evil Exhibition
Sept. 27- Oct. 30, 2014

Free opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014 from 6-8pm.

Art Saint Louis Gallery
1223 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
www.artstlouis.org

Mark your calendars and join me in St. Louis for the opening reception!

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Oversized Commissioned Painting For a Two Story Great Room

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I was contacted by a couple a while back, who was looking for a solution for their large two story great room. I see a lot of similar problems like this with larger open floor plan homes. People struggle with managing the scale of the space with their furniture and art. This couple had been in their home for years, but never had a good solution for that room. The room needed custom art that would match its scale, while grounding the living space within the huge 2 story area. My collector also wanted to incorporate their orange color scheme into the art. I consulted with them, worked up some renderings and we agreed on this final look for their modern abstract paintings. The finished diptych is a massive 5 foot by 7 foot, each panel.

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Exhibiting Metal Wall Art at Urban Underground with 45 Juried National Artists

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Metal wall art "Alias" by Andy Hahn

I am exhibiting my newest metal wall art “Alias” at the current show at the Peoria Art Guild called Urban Underground. It is juried by Christina Cosio, Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Exhibition Studies School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) Sullivan Galleries.

The exhibit is running from June 28 through July 16, 2014. It features contemporary art from 45 national artist that were selected to exhibit their interpretations of the theme urban underground. To purchase the piece during the exhibit dates, please contact the Peoria Art Guild directly. I attended the opening reception which included DJs and a fashion show. Here are a few pics of my metal wall art that I shot.

Metal wall art "Alias" by Andy Hahn

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Finely crafted corners

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Here are some detail shots of “Alias”. Molding the corners of my metal art in a clean fashion is very time consuming. It can sometimes take me nearly an hour just to hammer one corner into shape with a ball pein hammer. That is after getting all the bends just right. These are definitely a labor of love.

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