Michael Andress
Artist
South Florida based artist, Michael Andress, illustrates using the same vibrant colors that can be seen around the city of Miami. His relationship with the ocean and the tropical environment is apparent in his artwork, with many of his works referencing palm trees and ocean waves. As a member of the surf/skate community, Andress creates artworks that are inspired by the style driven surf/skate culture. Taking pride in his uniqueness, the name “Mongo” derives from the term used by skateboarders for those who use an abnormal pushing stance.
Specializing in digital illustrations and canvas paintings, Andress’s personal style can be categorized as psychedelic-abstract, with many of his works containing some form of illusion. Besides ocean related subjects, original characters of all shapes, colors and sizes fill his compositions, which Andress credits to his desire for inclusiveness of all types. He describes his artwork as “stimulation for our imagination,” urging the viewer to maintain an open mind as his images will reveal new forms with each unique perspective gained.
Education
2021 BA Studio Art, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Exhibitions
2023 As It Was: the show that never happened, Schmidt Center Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
2022 Empty Walls, Coral Springs Art Museum, Coral Springs, FL
2021 Coping Behind The Mask, Studio 18, Pembroke Pines, FL
2021 Proximity, Ritter Art Gallery (Virtual Exhibition), Boca Raton, FL
2020 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Ritter Art Gallery (Virtual Exhibition), Boca Raton, FL