About Andrew Salgado
Wild colour, raw faces, and theatre that refuses to whisper
Andrew Salgado works inside a bold contemporary figurative movement, building large emotional portraits with wild colour, texture and a sense of theatre. His paintings feel raw and alive, shaped by years of pushing past realism into something more psychological. Andrew Salgado has shown worldwide with long runs of sold‑out exhibitions.
Andrew Salgado at a glance
- Born: 1982, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian, based in London
- Known for: Large emotional portraits with wild colour, texture and theatre
- Style/Medium: Contemporary figurative painting with abstraction and symbolism
- Training: BFA, University of British Columbia; MFA, Chelsea College of Art and Design
- Highlights: Documentary Storytelling (2014); 300-page monograph
- Recognition: 2013 Emerging Artist Award, Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards
- Official website: andrewsalgado.com
He grew up in Canada, later moving to London where his career accelerated through major shows, a documentary, and a 300‑page monograph. Andrew Salgado often curates, writes and donates to charities, keeping his practice connected to community and culture.
Q: How did Andrew Salgado’s early life shape Andrew Salgado
A: Andrew Salgado was born in Regina in 1982, studied art seriously, and later moved to London where his voice as a painter fully formed.
Q: What pushed Andrew Salgado to grow as an artist
A: Andrew Salgado expanded through international exhibitions, critical praise, curating projects and a drive to reinvent figurative painting.
Art is a story told in colour.
See more of Andrew Salgado’s portraits on his official website: Andrew Salgado’s Official Website