Andrew Chalfen
Contact Information
Studio & Gallery
Philadelphia, PA
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Artist's Statement
Andrew Chalfen’s abstract geometric work revels in precise, dense pattern-making: ripples, radiance, fractal blooms, and clustered shapes reference aerial views, cartography, architectural renderings, musical notation, urban-like densities, circuitry, and other natural and man-made patterns, many spilling out over edges, suggesting unseen continuations. His process mirrors that of his songwriting and music arranging, involving the repetition of a small selection of formal elements, subtle variation, the timbre of color palate, rhythm, and randomization strategies. Themes include nostalgia, climate change, play, allusions to scientific data visualization, musical expression and notation, architecture, and accelerating social/psychic instability.
Selected Exhibitions
Solo
2015
Selected Drawings, Aksum Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA
Two-Person
2019
Patterns of Obsession, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia, PA
2014
Paintings and Drawings: Andrew Chalfen & Nicole Donnelly, Seeds Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Group
2019
Hatch, InLiquid at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia, PA
2018
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finalists, SCOPE, Miami Beach, FL
For the piece "Vibration Lands"
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Mid-Atlantic Regional, Arch Enemy Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, InLiquid with Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
New Now, InLiquid Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Natural, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2016
Natural, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Chalfen, Andrew Look Up Coloring Book, Thunder Bay Press, 2017 (a collection of 84 pen and ink drawings)
Professional Experience
Album Cover Design
• I Think Like Midnight “This Land Is Your Mind,” 2018
• I Think Like Midnight “Kompromat” Wilber Records, 2018
• I Think Like Midnight “Warm Seclusion Structure" Quadrapus Records, 2014
• The Trolleyvox “Your Secret Safe/Luzerne” Transit of Venus Records, 2008
• The Trolleyvox “Present the Karaoke Meltdowns” Transit of Venus Records, 2006
• The Trolleyvox “Leap of Folly” Groove Disques Records, 2002
• The Trolleyvox “Ephemera for the Future” Groove Disques Records, 1999
Related musical life
I Think Like Midnight
Awards
2019
Apero Fine Art Catalogue, October: Places
3rd place finalist
2018
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Mid-Atlantic Regional Finalist
Collections
Private collections in
Philadelphia, PA
Newtown, PA
New Haven, CT
Lexington, MA
Denver, CO
Education
Continuing Education
2015
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
Course in Oil Painting
2003
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Course in Graphic Art and Digital Design
2001-2002
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
3 courses in Graphic Art and Digital Design
Recent Artist Member Mentions on InLiquid
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Ellarslie Open 37/38
The Ellarslie Open returns — and it’s the biggest yet! Showcasing artwork by established and emerging artists, the Ellarslie Open … See Full Post
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Andrew Chalfen Solo Exhibition at AAC
Andrew Chalfen‘s solo show, part of the Abington Art Center’s Solo Winter Series, runs from January 29 – March 13, 2021. Chalfen will give an artist talk/Q&A on March 13, from 10 am – 12 pm.
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Andrew Chalfen Solo Exhibition
Chalfen’s work shows a sheer joy in precise, dense pattern-making. The viewer may not know what to focus on first, … See Full Post
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On Hearing Wildflowers- Artist Spotlight on Andrew Chalfen
Remember what it feels like to be in a sold-out concert hall moments before the symphony begins? Remember that … See Full Post
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Andrew Chalfen Award, Exhibition
Andrew Chalfen‘s piece Vibration Lands, included in Riverfront 20/20, has won the Popular Vote in the exhibition! Congrats, Andrew.
Meanwhile, two of his pieces Datafield V and Murmuration (feature image) are in the Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s exhibition Abstractions. The show runs from October 28 – November 21.
