Biography

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Andrae Green discovered art through the comic books of Marvel and DC—the only art resources available where he grew up. In a community grappling with economic hardship, social upheaval, and the looming threat of violence, he found refuge in art, school, and church. Immersing himself in these three domains kindled his inner world, leading him to create sci-fi and whimsical characters that embodied hope and freedom. These formative experiences continue to shape Green’s outlook, fueling an aesthetic that balances existential inquiry with an undercurrent of resilience.

Green’s current work, produced in Western Massachusetts, investigates the emotional and spiritual dimensions of lived experiences, particularly within family relationships. Rather than merely capturing events, he conveys the deep impressions they leave behind, blending existential and Judeo-Christian motifs with speculative fiction. His aim is not to depict despair but to illuminate vulnerability, optimism, and desire in a way that speaks to our shared humanity and collective unconscious.

A recipient of a full scholarship from the Chase Fund Jamaica in 2000, Green went on to earn his BFA from Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and his MFA in Painting from the New York Academy of Art. Notable distinctions include serving as the 2019 Experience Jamaique in Geneva Artist-in-Residence, representing Jamaica at the Beijing Biennale on five occasions, and acting as the U.S. representative at the Salon de Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. His paintings have been showcased internationally, with highlights at the National Gallery of Jamaica, Maddox Gallery in Los Angeles, and the Southampton Arts Center in New York. Most recently, his first museum solo exhibition, “Palindrome: Back to Hope,” took place at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, Massachusetts—further underscoring his vision of art as a holographic portal to healing, insight, and boundless possibility. His work “Chasing Paradise” was later acquired by the museum. In 2024, Green will participate in a “MUST SEE” exhibition, entitled “Against Dystopia,” curated by nico w. okoro at the Diane Rosenstein Gallery in Los Angeles.