Light Consideration (Orange DPP) 2, 2026

Andy Harwood  

Andy Harwood (b. 1983) is a prominent Australian abstract artist whose work explores the intersection of mathematical precision and the sensory mechanics of perception. A significant figure in the contemporary market, Harwood's practice gained major institutional recognition following his inclusion in the 2021 Bauhaus Now! exhibition, which led to his work being acquired for the permanent collection of the Museum of Brisbane.

Inspired by the legacy of Josef Albers and the principles of Op Art, Harwood employs a flawless hard-edge technique structured around the numerology of 9. His unique process—combining hand-cut masking with semi-transparent layering of acrylics—creates a profound topographical depth that appears to vibrate and shift. A multi-year finalist in the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize (2024, 2025), Harwood's meticulously executed canvases offer a sophisticated blend of rigorous geometry and hypnotic visual motion, making him a compelling choice for collectors of high-modernist abstraction.