Andrea De Bartolo is an emerging artist from Richmond Hill. Throughout her life, she has maintained a deep passion for art, which was reignited during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time of uncertainty, painting became a means of finding joy and peace, and it continues to serve as an emotional outlet for her. Andrea aims to bridge the worlds of science and art, creating meaningful work that resonates with audiences across the GTA and beyond.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

At the core of my artistic expression lies a single word: suppositious. My background in neuroscience has shaped my understanding that perception is not absolute; we assume our reality is fact, yet it is shaped by our own minds. This philosophy fuels my work, which explores the whimsical, bold, and emotional landscapes that we each navigate.
Through my dynamic abstract pieces, I invite the viewer into an open-ended experience—one where they are free to interpret and immerse themselves in the world before them. My use of acrylic paint embraces fluidity, allowing colors to blend and interact in an organic, almost serendipitous way. This malleability mirrors the ever-shifting nature of perception itself.
Beyond abstraction, my more traditional works carry a deeply metaphorical essence, offering symbolic narratives that resonate on a personal level. My goal is not to dictate meaning, but rather to evoke emotion, introspection, and curiosity. I want my audience to leave with a new perspective—on themselves, their emotions, and the world they thought they knew.