Andrew Tong

Biography

Born and raised in London, England Andrew Tong graduated from Reigate School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration in 1986.

During 20 years experience as a freelance artist Andrew has worked on private commission pieces for clients in portraiture, fantasy, illustrative, gallery showings and more recently in the field of decorative art as a project manager. Presently Andrew is pursuing a direction in Fine Arts.

Education

1984 - 1986 Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, Reigate School of Art and Design, London
1982 - 1984 A-Level in Graphic Design, County Secondary School, Warlingham, England

Solo Exhibitions

2011 Modern Times, Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver
2009 So It Goes, Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver

Group Exhibitions

2010 Winter, Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver
2009 Andrew Tong Illustrations & Drawings, Elliott Louis Gallery
2008 One Flew West : Old Landmarks, New Topographies, Gallery Gachet
2008 The Cheaper Show No. 8, Storyeum
2001-2002 Blood Alley Shows at Blake’s
2001 Group show “Imitation and Effigy”, Glass Onion Gallery
2001 Group show “Divine Servitude”, Gallery Gachet
2000 Group show, Gastown Gallery
1998 Federation of Canadian Artists Portrait Show
1997 Stoltman Wilderness Show
1997 Vermasage Show
1997 Exhibited Military Paintings, Bennets Gallery
1994-1996 Port Moody Arts Association

Media Coverage

2009 Houseofscratch.com – Feature, August
2009 Sideroom.com – Feature, July
2009 Artistaday.com – Feature, June
2009 Juxtapoz.com – Feature, June
2009 Preview - The Gallery Guide: cover and article, April/May
2009 Milenio – Periodico de Vancouver: interview, March/April
2009 Lifestyle Magazine: article about solo show “So It Goes”, No.2,
2008 The Province: article about The Cheaper Show No.8, June 19
2001 Westender: Review of group show at Glass Onion