The material and topics that Andy T chooses to work with are very introspective regarding the human condition, that in our ever-advancing society of consumption there isn’t enough focus on what has already been consumed. People create waste as easily as they breathe, and in an ever-growing urban world, it equates to more waste being produced. There are also the themes of preservation, the history of thing and places, how people remember things and its significance. The lessons of the past must be remembered moving forward, to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and draw inspiration from there. As technology takes up more space within our lives in this growing world of connections, it’s more important now than ever for individuals to be aware of the world that they live in, to be critical regarding all the little parts of life that affects them on a daily basis.

Zhang Eric

Andy T is not directly concerned with creating an urban future anew. Instead, he confronts the juxtaposition that without creating a sustainable present, an urban future cannot exist. Through artwork and personal experience, Andy T inspires viewers on an individual level to reevaluate how they determine the value and functionality of everyday objects.

Brooke Palomba

Andy T has described his creative process as being founded in observation, taking in the world around him and making connections to how it affects the individual and the community. In his world, things that would rather be forgotten take new forms bringing up issues that are as easily looked over as the “trash” they’re made of. Loose plastic bags and water bottles transform into an enormous flower whose roots connect it to the building it’s shown in. Discarded and unwanted materials that once had value are given a second life where their initial purpose is released, and. anew purpose is found.

Madeline Hnatiuk

What was live before this? What did it feel like? Does it matter? Andy T contemplated these questions as he trailed along the walking paths in the city. Everything anyone needed way close by, however he would'n’t have minded a long journey. He takes in the atmosphere around him, and the lively setting he is immersed in. There are remnants of technological travel that involve round rubber objects, Andy T passes a few installments of his creations out of these strange objects. A while ago, he cut them up and redesigned them in an empty plot of land which is situated between a few buildings, and smiles to himself to see children climbing and playing on them. He wasn’t completely sure what the objects were used for before this; however now it didn’t matter, they were being used to bring joy to others. Andy T shoves his hands in his pockets as he continues to walk, his eyes catching on bursts of green, red, orange colors on various individuals’ balconies. … The sun rays caused the ground below Andy T’s feet to illuminate in a multicolored design caused by the recycled plastic bags. Turning a corner, Andy found himself at his destination. Outside an abandoned building, a few individuals conversed about their ideas regarding the space. In aims to create a sense of personal touch in a community space, they reached a conclusion of having individuals use each secluded room to fit their needs, while the space in the common areas would act as a community space. There would be no times of operation, all would be welcome whenever they wanted to converse or enjoy each other’s company. The upkeep would rely on whoever passed through the doors, and each person a part of the community was encouraged to visit and leave their mark on the space to reflect their involvement. Individual attention and care to the society is the basis of this structure to better connect the community not only to each other, but to the world around them.

Makenna Russell