Andrew Csafordi CV
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Education
Solo Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
Awards
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Galleries & Venues
Commissions
Related Education & Training
Related Work Experience
- 2023 Sandbanks Estate Winery, Wellington, ON
- 2017-2019 The Local Store, Bloomfield, ON
- 2017-2019 The Hartley Tavern, Picton, ON
- 2013-2018 The Merrill Inn, Picton, ON
- 2013-2021 Blumen Garden Bistro, Picton, ON
- 2013-2014 106 Bridge Michael Hoy Culinary, Picton, ON
- 2012 McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinberg, ON
- 2012-2020 SideStreet Gallery - Wellington, ON
- 2011-2014 Agnes Etherington Art Centre - Kingston, ON (Art Rentals Program)
- 2010-2020 The Inn at Huff Estates Winery – Bloomfield, ON
Commissions
- Encaustic paintings for private collectors across Canada, U.S., Australia
- Woodbine Racetrack Toronto - Permanent copper wire sculptures of full size Mare & Foal
- International Menu Solutions - Two full-size aluminum wire figures (Toronto)
- Designed Mascot for the Toronto Maple Leafs – “Carlton the Bear”
Related Education & Training
- Ontario College of Art, Diploma (AOCA) 1975 - 1979
- Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College, various courses 1997- 2008
Related Work Experience
- 1980-1987 Co-Owner, Okada & Csafordi, Graphic Design & Illustration Studio
- 1987-1999 Owner, Csafordi & Associates, Graphic Design & Illustration Studio
- 1999-2019 Co-Owner, Fire Engine Inc., Creative, Graphic Design & Communications
- 2008-2019 Co-Owner, Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County
- 2019–ongoing Co-Owner, ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County
- 2008-ongoing Full-time Encaustic painter
Arts Educator/Instructor
Media Coverage
Professional Affiliations
“Good design has always been part of the way I see art and create art. Many of the same principals apply to both graphic design and fine art: balance, composition, contrast, etc. They all play a role. Today, when I work in my signature sculptural painting style, my experience as a designer comes into “play” with every new work of art.” Andrew Csafordi
- For the past 20 years, Andrew has led encaustic painting, drawing, paper-maché and urban art (graffiti) classes and workshops for both adults and youth, at Loyalist College (Belleville, ON), Covenant House (Toronto, ON), the Baxter Centre for Creativity (Bloomfield, ON) and various schools and venues throughout Ontario. He regularly offers encaustic painting and drawing classes and workshops in his own studio.
- Juror, East Central Ontario Art Association - 65th Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale
Media Coverage
- Media Coverage
Wellington Times (2022, 2021); County Weekly News (2021); The Trentonian (2021); Belleville Intelligencer (2021); Belleville Intelligencer (2020); Wellington Times (2020); County Weekly News (2020); Picton Gazette (2020); Wellington Times (Feature article, November, 2019); Globe and Mail - Dec 2019; 99.3 County FM (Feature Interview, November 2019); County Magazine - Fall 2020 - Cover; County Weekly News - September, 2019 - Front Page; Watershed Magazine - Online - September, 2019; Arts Trail Guide (Cover), (2018); Sojourner (Feature Gallery 2019); County Weekly News (2017), Belleville Intelligencer (2017), Picton Gazette (2017), CountyLive.ca (2017); 99.3 County FM (2015, 2017, 2018); "Voyages Organisés" - Océan Télévision, Québec (2017), Photo Life Magazine (2017); Arts Trail Guide (Cover, 2015); Ottawa Citizen (2013); Artisan Bay Magazine - Feature Article (2013); Canadian House & Home Magazine (2012); The Sojourner (2012); Globe and Mail (2012); Sojourner Magazine (Featured Gallery 2012); The Picton Gazette (2009, 2011, 2012); County Weekly News (2012); County Magazine - Feature Article (2010);
Professional Affiliations
- Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL, member artist/gallery (2009-2023)
- Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL Executive Member (2019-current)
- Prince Edward County Arts Council, member artist / gallery (2009-2023)
- Quinte Arts Council, member
- Gentlemen’s Book Club, member
- Wellington & District Business Association, member
“Good design has always been part of the way I see art and create art. Many of the same principals apply to both graphic design and fine art: balance, composition, contrast, etc. They all play a role. Today, when I work in my signature sculptural painting style, my experience as a designer comes into “play” with every new work of art.” Andrew Csafordi
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Creative Beauty
What a wonderful experience see this beautiful art, learn about a medium from the past being used now. Painting with beeswax! Andrew was very warm and welcoming, full of the history of his art and describing his own talent. The property showed rustic beauty in the barn and modern display in the new gallery. The creativity and differences in each piece is definitely worth a visit! Colleen E |
