As a graduating Graphic Design major, Andrew Yaber is driven by his deep interest in exploring the intersections between creativity, athletics, and human motivation. His work spans a variety of mediums, from digital design to physical techniques like printmaking and painting, each allowing him to connect subject matter with the expressive potential of the medium. He is inspired by the ways sports can fuel passion, resilience, and community, and aims to capture that energy in his art practice. Looking forward, Andrew aspires to create work that not only enhances the visual identity of sports but also evokes the inspirational qualities inherent to athletic pursuits.
Project Statement
Ever since I was a child, sports have always been a massive source of inspiration for me. I have sports to thank for many lifelong friendships, as well as bringing me closer to my family. For this series, I have decided to create multimedia portraits of athletes whose stories, and sometimes borderline heroic acts have inspired me throughout my life. I have created photographic screen-printed portraits, situated on newspapers which feature articles pertaining to each respective athlete, while also incorporating color screenprints of some of the athletes’ most iconic moments. By using these materials, it allows me to accomplish a few different artistic goals. First, create a sense of nostalgia with the techniques employed, and secondly, to inspire viewers with images and stories they may have never heard before. Finally, by incorporating these techniques, I can create a vibrant, expressionistic series of art.
Artist Statement
I am a Graphic Designer by trade, but I love to incorporate different methodologies and mediums within my work, and this series is no exception. I am using various techniques, including printmaking, collaging, and digital design. Throughout my work, I pay homage to not only the athletes, but sports media as well. By doing so, I aim to spark a similar sense of inspiration in the viewer.
