About Andrei

Howard County

 
     Andrei Trach was born in Staten Island, New York.  He has studied and exhibited in New York City at the New York Studio Program in Soho.  He received his B.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1995.  In 1996 he had a seventy five-piece Solo Exhibition at the University of Baltimore Law School.  Mr. Trach’s work has been featured in many juried shows.  In 1999 he exhibited at the Benjamin Banneker Museum in “Ellicott City, Catonsville, Oella Arts.”  Trach has… more

Landscape Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Wild Spirit
    Wild Spirit
    60"x20" oil on canvas 2021
  • Wandering Spirits
    Wandering Spirits
    96"x46" oil on canvas 2004
  •   North Point Court
    North Point Court
    60"x20" oil on canvas 2004
  • A Summer Morning
    A Summer Morning
    64"x32" oil on canvas 2003
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1997
  • Summer Sunset
    Summer Sunset
    Summer Sunset 12"x8" oil on canvas 1996
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Sunset 16"x12" oil on canvas 1999
  • Druid Hill Park
    Druid Hill Park
    Druid Hill Park 30"x24" oil on canvas 1994
  • Time Lapse
    Time Lapse
    Time Lapse 52"x18" oil on canvas 2003
  • Evening Sun
    Evening Sun
    22"x16" oil on canvas 1997

Mixed Media Drawings/Paintings (Color)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  •   Ahh
    Ahh
    14"x11" soft pastel, graphite, crayon, and ink on paper 2022
  • Out of Control
    Out of Control
    14”x11” soft pastel and graphite on paper 2021
  • Out of Control
    Out of Control
    14”x11” soft pastel and graphite on paper 2021
  • The Kids Play
    The Kids Play
    14”x11” soft pastel, charcoal, graphite and crayon on paper. 2021
  • Living Free
    Living Free
    14”x11” soft pastel, graphite, acrylic, color pencil, and watercolor on paper 2020
  • Shout Mercy
    Shout Mercy
    14”x11” watercolor and graphite on paper 2020
  • POW
    POW
    14”x11” tempera, oil stick, graphite and watercolor on paper 2019
  • Here
    Here
    14”x11” charcoal, tempera, soft pastel, and graphite on paper 2018
  •   From One Comes Many
    From One Comes Many
    14"X11" chalk pastel and graphite on paper 2017
  • Magic Touch
    Magic Touch
    14”x11” charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, confetti, glitter, glass, crystal, metal, gold leaf, and ink on paper 2022

Drawings (Black and White)

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Breaking Free
    Breaking Free
    14”x11” graphite and charcoal on paper 2021
  • Soldiers of the Universe
    Soldiers of the Universe
    14”x11” acrylic, graphite, charcoal and watercolor on paper 2020
  • The Power
    The Power
    14”x11” soft pastel, graphite and watercolor on paper 2020
  • Calling to You
    Calling to You
    watercolor, charcoal, graphite and crayon on paper 2021
  • Static Energy
    Static Energy
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, and watercolor on paper 2020
  • The Roar of the Crowd
    The Roar of the Crowd
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, acrylic, and watercolor on paper 2019
  • Come On
    Come On
    14"x11" charcoal, tempera, and graphite on paper 2019
  • Dancing In Space
    Dancing In Space
    14”x11” graphite, charcoal, soft pastel, color pencil and watercolor on paper 2019
  • From the Stars
    From the Stars
    14”x11” watercolor, charcoal and graphite on paper 2019
  • No Surrender
    No Surrender
    14”x11” charcoal and graphite on paper 2018

Abstract Oil Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  •  Wild Ambition
    Wild Ambition
    oil on wood 12"x17" 2015
  • Freedom
    Freedom
    17"x22" oil on wood 2015
  •  Now
    Now
    15"x15" oil on wood 2015
  • Rage
    Rage
    16"x17" oil on wood 2015
  • Relentless Spirit
    Relentless Spirit
    Relentless Spirit 15"x20" oil on wood 2015
  • Inferno
    Inferno
    Inferno 80"x56" oil on canvas 2015
  •  Primal Ambition
    Primal Ambition
    94"x64" oil on canvas 2013
  • Go
    Go
    13"x14" oil on wood 2016
  • Bang
    Bang
    24"x36" oil on wood 2012
  • Tumultuous
    Tumultuous
    5"x7" oil on wood 2015

Figurative Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Power Struggle  2 of 3
    Power Struggle 2 of 3
    92"x46" oil on canvas 2007
  • I Am
    I Am
    I Am 92"x46" oil on canvas 2021
  • Power Struggle (1 of 3)
    Power Struggle (1 of 3)
    92"x46" oil on canvas 2003 and 2015
  • Flowers of Fertility
    Flowers of Fertility
    27"x18" oil on canvas 2003
  • Goddess
    Goddess
    Goddess 66"x66" oil on canvas 1999
  • Reclining Nude
    Reclining Nude
    Reclining Nude oil on canvas 1995
  • Model Posing
    Model Posing
    Model Posing 24"x18" oil on canvas 1993
  • Art Class Model
    Art Class Model
    Art Class Model 24"x18" oil on canvas 1993
  • Krista
    Krista
    17”x14” oil on canvas 1995
  • Jester
    Jester
    60"x40" Acrylic, charcoal, aluminum foil, glass, metal and glitter on paper 1992

Still Life Paintings

 
My paintings and drawings are allegorical and narrative with personal and
social emphasis. Themes are many times open ended with multi meanings
and suggestions for the viewer as well as myself. Ambiguity and mystery
are common in my work. Symbolism is evident whenever it appears in
landscapes, still lives, figures, portraits, interiors, or abstractions. These
subjects and symbols are the vehicle for visions with a dreamlike quality. I
many times use a large variety of drawing and paintings mediums within one
drawing or painting. Moods and ideas are expressed through color, texture,
and movement. The techniques I use include hands, fingers, and brushes
applied with differing angles, pressures and speeds. The tactile nature of
thick, action filled paint strokes often brings strong reaction from the viewer.
Each work has a distinct orientation as to distance and angles enabling us to
view an optical mix of colors and textures. Three-dimensional aspects
accent the dramatic and the bold in my work. I would describe my artwork
as a response and expression to the world around me.
  • Statues in Hallway
    Statues in Hallway
    28"x22" oil on canvas 1993
  • Procession
    Procession
    30"x24" on canvas 1997
  • Dining Table
    Dining Table
    15”x12” oil on canvas 1995
  • Dead Fish
    Dead Fish
    16"x12" oil on canvas 1995
  • Patriotism
    Patriotism
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1998
  • Bluefish
    Bluefish
    24”x18” oil on linen 1999
  •  Mortal  12x16  oil on canvas
    Mortal 12x16 oil on canvas
    12x16 oil on canvas 1994
  • Mackerel and Crayfish
    Mackerel and Crayfish
    26"x20" oil on canvas 1994
  • Skeletal Hand and Foot
    Skeletal Hand and Foot
    12"x16" oil on canvas 1994
  • Flower Vase
    Flower Vase
    20"x16" oil on canvas 1992

Sculpture

Mixed media metal sculpture.  All the pieces of metal are individually cut out to form the shape of the crab and feathers on the bird.   Jewelry and glass art were used for the eyes.   And cds were individually cut and layered to represent a tree stump on the bird sculpture.
  • Shimmering Semblance
    Shimmering Semblance
    66"x66" copper, aluminum, glass, and carbon fiber 2005
  • (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
  • (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
    (Detail) of Shimmering Semblance
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird 60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
    (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
    (Detail) of Vainglorious Bluebird
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003
  • Vainglorious Bluebird
    Vainglorious Bluebird
    60"x30" aluminum, cd, costume jewelry, and fiber glass 2003