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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[edit] Early life
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.
[edit] Art career
In addition to a growing list of American and international gallery exhibitions, Levitas’ work has garnered attention through sales at Phillips De Purry[4][5] and Sotheby’s auction houses, Museums including the Museum of Art and Design in Manhattan,[6] Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, and The Dactyl Foundation in Soho, as well as art fairs such as Art Basel.
[edit] Photographic Sculpture
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]
[edit] Paintings
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.
[edit] Film career
In addition to the multitude of upcoming art related projects, film also continues to be an important creative medium for Levitas. The acceptance of The Art of Getting By (starring Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore) into the 2011 Sundance Film Festival marked Levitas’ third inclusion in the festival, his first as a producer.
Also in 2011, Levitas is set to direct a screenplay he penned entitled Lullaby as well as produce films Regular Boy, and Below the Surface.[8]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Producer
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)
[edit] Actor
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
[edit] Director
Lullaby (2011) (director & writer)
[edit] References
- ^ Donoghue, Katy (May 12, 2009). "Andrew Levitas at Dactyl". Whitewall. http://www.whitewallmag.com/2009/05/12/andrew-levitas-works-on-canvas-and-steel/. Retrieved 1 February 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Glamour Boy Andrew Levitas gives you Mean Painting". Scallywag & Vagabond. May 12, 2009. http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2009/05/glamour-boy-andrew-levitas-gives-you-mean-painting/. 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/
