ISSUE 112 . OCTOBER 2026

Brett Andrus paints at the intersection of reality and imagination, where the human figure becomes a space for memory, vulnerability, and transformation. Born in Colorado, his practice combines the traditions of figurative painting with magical realism, symbolism, and surrealism, creating images that are both intimate and unsettling.

His paintings invite the viewer into moments that feel familiar yet impossible to fully explain. Faces, bodies, gestures, and fragments of imagined worlds carry emotional weight, suggesting stories that continue beyond the frame. Rather than offering definitive answers, Andrus leaves space for interpretation, allowing each viewer to become part of the conversation.