Andrew Levitas
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This biographical article is written like a résumé. (July 2012) |
| Andrew Levitas | |
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| Born | September 4, 1977 New York, NY |
Andrew Levitas (born September 4, 1977) is an American painter, sculptor, filmmaker, writer, producer,[1][2] photographer,[3] and actor.
A mainstay at city theatres, museums, and galleries at a very young age, Andrew was surrounded by many of the brightest and most unusual artists of a generation. With the mentorship of local artists, he became a member of an experimental repertory company and began acting in the theatre. Graduation In 2000, he had a degree from New York University and a hugely successful acting career spanning across both television and film platforms.
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Early life [edit]
Attending The Horace Mann School and then The Dalton School in Manhattan, NY, as well as exploring all the museums, ballets, and art New York had to offer, Andrew developed a keen interest for the arts. By high school he became a member of the downtown reparatory company, City Kids, as well as published writer. During his time off from school he traveled extensively with an eye towards the arts.
After graduating The Dalton School, he attended New York University. He graduated in 2000 with a degree from the Gallatin School of NYU.
Art career [edit]
In addition to a growing list of American and international gallery exhibitions, Levitas’ work has garnered attention through top auction houses, museums, and art fairs. 2012 highlights include a solo exhibition Metalwork Photography®: Sculptures at Phillips de Pury in Manhattan, as well as a ten-year retrospective Andrew Levitas: A Brief Survey 2002-2012 at New York University. [4][5] [6]
Photographic Sculpture [edit]
In 2004 Levitas burst onto the art scene with his “Metalwork Experiment.” Developed by the artist, Metalwork Photography photographic sculptures are formed by a process involving the transfer of photographs onto custom transparencies that are in turn melted onto hand detailed sheets.[7] The result is a work that combines the imagery of a photograph with the presence of a sculpture. While these works are printed as editions, they function as unique objects since each print differs, depending on the level of hand tooling.[5]
Paintings [edit]
Levitas’ “organic abstractions” (paintings built from home made pigments, canvas, and organic materials – in some cases entire trees) have also received critical acclaim. The work, often reflective of Los Angeles life, is in part a commentary on emotion and the way we choose to express ourselves, as well as the ways in which we insulate ourselves from essential truth. The work also stresses a larger discourse on nature, the organic and its place in the contemporary world.[7] It was with this body of work that in December 2008, Levitas was honored as one of only a handful of American painters ever accepted to the prestigious Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in its one hundred and fifty year existence.
Film career [edit]
In 2012, Levitas directed the feature film Lullaby starring Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams, Jennifer Hudson, Richard Jenkins, Terrence Howard, Jessica Brown-Findlay, and Anne Archer, from his own screenplay. The film will be released globally in 2013.
Levitas has also produced such films as: The Art of Getting By (Fox Searchlight), Affluenza (2012), which feature his paintings and photography respectively, Bad Actress (Strand), Innocence (Killer Films), Regular Boy (2013), Last Moment of Clarity (2013), and At Any Price (Sony Classics).
Filmography [edit]
Producer [edit]
Untitled Ramin Bahrani Project (2011) (co-producer)
Great Neck (2011) (producer)
Regular Boy (2011) (producer)
Below the Surface (2011) (producer)
The Art of Getting By (2011) (executive producer)
(818) (2010) (post-production) (co-executive producer)
Searching for Glitter (2009) (completed) (associate producer)
Actor [edit]
The Art of Getting By (2011)
Holy Rollers (2010) .... David
The Box (2009/I) .... Black Op
"Entourage" .... Gregg (1 episode, 2009)
Friendly Fire (2006) (V) .... Dastardly handsome
Beauty Shop (2005) .... Stacy
HellBent (2004) .... Chaz
"North Shore" .... Reese (1 episode, 2004)
"It's All Relative" .... Eddie Donovan (1 episode, 2003)
Psycho Beach Party (2000) .... Provoloney
"Boy Meets World" .... Luther (1 episode, 1999)
"Party of Five" .... Cameron Welcott (6 episodes, 1999)
"The Nanny" .... Michael (4 episodes, 1998–1999)
"Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher" .... Marco romero (21 episodes, 1997–1998)
In & Out (1997) .... Locker Room Guy
Director [edit]
- Lullaby (2013) (director & writer)
References [edit]
- ^ Donoghue, Katy (May 12, 2009). "Andrew Levitas at Dactyl". Whitewall. Retrieved 1 February 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Glamour Boy Andrew Levitas gives you Mean Painting". Scallywag & Vagabond. May 12, 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^ www.andrewlevitas.com
- ^ https://www.myphillipsdepury.com/auctions/lot-detail.aspx?sn=NY040210&search=&p=28&order=1&lotnum=335
- ^ a b http://phillipsdepury.com/auctions/lot-detail.aspx?sn=NY000310&search=&p=4&order=&lotnum=156
- ^ http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/vd-overheard-showtime/
- ^ a b http://www.observer.com/2009/man-steel
- ^ http://pro.imdb.com/news/ni4709346/
