Auckland based artist Andrew Barns-Graham creates hard edged portraits exploring concepts of the uncanny. |
Andrew Barns-Graham is an Auckland-based artist known for his hard-edged portraits that explore the uncanny. Working in acrylic and oil on canvas, he renders smooth, gradient-infused figures set against minimal, atmospheric landscapes. The direct gaze of his subjects is both captivating and unsettling, drawing viewers into a world of contrasts—familiar yet foreign, beautiful yet confronting.
His compositions often suggest a shifting environment or underlying tension, with elements like masks, helmets, fires, or altered landscapes adding layers of meaning. Barns-Graham’s process—resembling the logic of AI—involves splicing, editing, and reconstructing imagery to form new, speculative realities. With over two decades of figurative practice, his work has evolved from meditations on idealised beauty to complex narratives reflecting our changing world. His portraits act as open-ended prompts, inviting viewers to contemplate identity, environment, and the role of painting in the technological age. |
AVAILABLE WORKS
Andrew Barns-Graham
Kiran (Sanskrit - A Ray of Light) Acrylic and Oil on Canvas 1000 x 800mm 2025 $5000 Available |
Andrew Barns-Graham
Isabelle Orakei Kepler 22B Acrylic, Ink and Oil on Canvas, Framed 880 x 1180mm 2025 $7000 Available |
Andrew Barns-Graham
Lodema (Old English - A Guide or Leader) Acrylic and Oil on Canvas 1200 x 1000mm 2025 $9000 Available |
Andrew Barns-Graham
Shanti (Sanskrit - The Tranquil One) Acrylic on Paper 490 x 365mm 2025 $1400 Available |
Andrew Barns-Graham
Elita (Old French - The Chosen One) Acrylic on Paper 490 x 365mm 2025 $1400 Available |
Andrew Barns-Graham
Veleda (Teutonic - Inspired Wisdom) Acrylic on Paper 490 x 365mm 2025 $1400 Available |
PAST WORKS
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