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Add Subtract

Add Subtract

British artist Andy Dennett, also known as Add Subtract, draws from over two decades in the music industry, a fascination with celebrity culture, and the raw urban decay found on our city streets.

Initially pursuing music as his primary artistic medium, Add Subtract honed his skills in music production and sound engineering at The Academy of Contemporary Music in his hometown of Guildford. Transitioning to a career as a DJ, he performed at clubs and events across the UK while also managing his own record label and promoting fellow artists. It was during this period that he developed a keen interest in rave flyers and posters.

Inspired from a young age by the explosive works of Roy Lichtenstein and the iconic imagery of Andy Warhol, as well as discovering street art from pioneers like Blek Le Rat, Banksy, and Mr Brainwash in his late teens, Add Subtract has always found art to be both inspirational and captivating. Often intertwined with street art is the urban decay that lurks in plain sight across our cities—torn posters, stickers, tags, and layers of worn paint mingling with vibrant graffiti on crumbling surfaces—aesthetic elements that heavily influence Add Subtract’s artistic style.

In today’s culture, celebrity status and worship are ubiquitous, with the ability to observe their lives unfolding at our fingertips. We’re entranced by their stories, successes, and failures, globally inspired by their fashion choices and lifestyles. Yet, only the truly iconic or unique individuals find their way into Add Subtract’s “Twisted Icons” series.

Through his execution of a contemporary mixed-media style, Add Subtract crafts a unique storytelling collage, chronicling the lives and times of our heroes and icons. Immersed in the history and craftsmanship of each subject, he meticulously incorporates every detail, with each piece often fuelled by pivotal moments in the subject’s narrative. Rich in layers and hidden meanings, Add Subtract’s artwork invites viewers on a journey of discovery with every gaze.

Be Bold Be Different

Mixed Media on Canvas

Bitch

Mixed Media on Canvas

Cocaine And Candles

Mixed Media on Canvas

Cocaine Kate

Mixed Media on Canvas

Empire State Of Mind I

Mixed Media on Canvas

Firestarter

Mixed Media on Canvas

Grime Pays

Mixed Media on Canvas

His Royal Badness

Mixed Media on Canvas

Hit 'Em Up

Studio Edition on Canvas

Iron Mike

Mixed Media on Canvas

Irony In Bloom

Mixed Media on Canvas

Live Fast, Die Old

Mixed Media on Canvas

Live Forever Liam

Mixed Media on Canvas

Live Forever Noel

Mixed Media on Canvas

Lover Boy

Mixed Media on Canvas

Most Wanted

Mixed Media on Canvas

One Way

Mixed Media on Canvas

Party Like Its 1999

Mixed Media on Canvas

Rock And Roll Star

Mixed Media on Canvas

Science

Mixed Media on Canvas

Seek Solace

Mixed Media on Canvas

Sin

Mixed Media on Canvas

Smack Me Bitjc Up!

Mixed Media on Canvas

Strike A Pose

Mixed Media on Canvas

The Mirror And The Razor Blade

Studio Edition on Canvas

The Queen Of Pop

Studio Edition on Canvas

Who Shot Ya?

Studio Edition on Canvas

We Are All Electronic

Mixed Media on Canvas

Black Star

Mixed Media on Canvas

Breathe

Mixed Media on Canvas

Faith No More

Mixed Media on Canvas

Life Through Lilac Lenses

Mixed Media on Canvas

Live Fast, Die Young

Mixed Media on Canvas

My Hero

Mixed Media on Canvas

Queen Of Pop - Commission

Mixed Media on Canvas

Supersonic

Mixed Media on Canvas

The Queen Of Pop

Mixed Media on Canvas

Tired Of Pretending

Mixed Media on Canvas

Your Voice Is Power

Mixed Media on Canvas

Add Subtract

Add Subtract

British artist Andy Dennett, also known as Add Subtract, draws from over two decades in the music industry, a fascination with celebrity culture, and the raw urban decay found on our city streets.

Initially pursuing music as his primary artistic medium, Add Subtract honed his skills in music production and sound engineering at The Academy of Contemporary Music in his hometown of Guildford. Transitioning to a career as a DJ, he performed at clubs and events across the UK while also managing his own record label and promoting fellow artists. It was during this period that he developed a keen interest in rave flyers and posters.

Inspired from a young age by the explosive works of Roy Lichtenstein and the iconic imagery of Andy Warhol, as well as discovering street art from pioneers like Blek Le Rat, Banksy, and Mr Brainwash in his late teens, Add Subtract has always found art to be both inspirational and captivating. Often intertwined with street art is the urban decay that lurks in plain sight across our cities—torn posters, stickers, tags, and layers of worn paint mingling with vibrant graffiti on crumbling surfaces—aesthetic elements that heavily influence Add Subtract’s artistic style.

In today’s culture, celebrity status and worship are ubiquitous, with the ability to observe their lives unfolding at our fingertips. We’re entranced by their stories, successes, and failures, globally inspired by their fashion choices and lifestyles. Yet, only the truly iconic or unique individuals find their way into Add Subtract’s “Twisted Icons” series.

Through his execution of a contemporary mixed-media style, Add Subtract crafts a unique storytelling collage, chronicling the lives and times of our heroes and icons. Immersed in the history and craftsmanship of each subject, he meticulously incorporates every detail, with each piece often fuelled by pivotal moments in the subject’s narrative. Rich in layers and hidden meanings, Add Subtract’s artwork invites viewers on a journey of discovery with every gaze.

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