Andy Farkas
Overview
Andy Farkas is a beloved printmaker practicing the ancient art of moku hanga (woodblock print), originating in Japan. The images carved into Farkas' wood blocks are most often animals, embedded with charm and grace, featured in the vast wilderness. Quietly added to his depictions are typographical passages -- lessons, reminders, or uplifting sentiments -- which complete the narrative of the scene.
"I love the marriage of wood and image, which, when properly balanced, are ever-receiving and ever-expanding, making active participants of those involved in their hearing, seeing, reading or re-telling." - Andy Farkas
Andy works from his studio in Asheville, NC.
Works
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After everything -
After Everything
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After Everything
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After the Wind Shifted
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Afterwards He Cried - Reproduction
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Bloom
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Bound to it
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Embrace the Fish
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Eternity
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Every Day He'd Come
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Four Stories
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Here They Were Drawn by His Capacity for Love
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His Great Discovery
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His Legacy - Reproduction
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Hmmm...
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I Promise - Reproduction
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In Remembrance
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In Remembrance, 14/80
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It Came To Her
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It Came to Her
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Mole and Squirrel
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More Than Enough
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Out of Reach
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Portfolio Suite of 6 Engraved Prints
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Right Now
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Shared Dream
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Shine
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Small Things
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Strength of No Force
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Supposed To Be
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The Other Story
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The Story
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The Strength to Carry On
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The Transformation
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Their Quietest Moments
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They Would Survive
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Unseeable
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Watching Over
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What the morning whispered
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Where I Go
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You're All I Need - Reproduction
Exhibitions
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Small Works | Big Impact 2024
Group Exhibition November 21, 2024 - February 1, 2025Small Works | Big Impact is Momentum Gallery’s annual group exhibition which delivers a curated collection of paintings and mixed media works, original prints, photography, and sculptural objects in carved...Read more -
Nocturne 2023
Group Exhibition November 16, 2023 - February 3, 2024Momentum Gallery revisits the theme of Nocturne . New works by Topher Straus, Stephen Paul Day, Christina Bothwell, and more merge to make a collection of enchanting works in various...Read more -
Andy Farkas
solo exhibition June 30 - August 27, 2022Moku hanga prints, or Japanese watercolor woodcuts, feature narrative imagery showing personified animals with poignant, original sayings in handset letterpress text. Farkas’ work is evocative and masterfully executed.Read more -
Small Works | Big Impact 2021
Group Exhibition November 18, 2021 - March 26, 2022Small Works | Big Impact is an annual exhibition that assembles intimately-scaled works in a variety of media by gallery artists and special guests. Intricate details and concentrated energy define a collection that highlights the smaller side of works by Samantha Bates, Robert Bender, Mariella Bisson, Christina Bothwell, Andy Farkas, Ivy Jacobsen, Ani Kasten, Meg Lagodzki, Casey Roberts, Greg Sand, Sarah Vaughn, and more.Read more
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SMALL WORKS | BIG IMPACT 2019
Intimately-scaled works by gallery artists and special guests November 14 - December 31, 2019This year’s curated exhibition of intimately scaled works by gallery artists and special guests addresses themes of memory, the passage of time, mortality, and the natural world. Although small in...Read more -
SMALL WORKS | BIG IMPACT 2018
at 52 Broadway Street in Downtown Asheville November 15, 2018 - January 31, 2019SMALL WORKS | BIG IMPACT is an annual curated collection of paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works by gallery artists and special guests that offers incredible and unique handmade gifts...Read more -
Small Works, Big Impact
OPENING RECEPTION - NEW YEAR'S EVE - Sunday, December 31, 5-8 pm December 30, 2017 - February 24, 2018Small Works, Big Impact is a curated collection of paintings, original prints, and sculptural works in wood, ceramic, fabricated bronze, and cast concrete with handwoven textile by gallery artists and...Read more -
Andy Farkas: wood engravings and moku hanga
OPENING RECEPTION - NEW YEAR'S EVE, Sunday, December 31, 5-8 pm December 30, 2017 - February 24, 2018Asheville printmaker Andy Farkas’ magical work occupies Momentum’s Feature Gallery. His wood engravings and moku hanga (Japanese watercolor woodcut) prints consistently delight young and old with their narrative depictions of...Read more
Blog
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Andy Farkas: Two New Moku Hanga Prints
Solo Exhibition Featuring Two New Moku-Hanga Prints, along with works from the past decade July 3, 2022Read more -
Momentum Gallery Opens at 52 Broadway!
February 28, 2021Read more -
Start Your New Year with Momentum
What will your story be for 2019? November 30, 2018Momentum on Broadway, downtown Asheville's newest contemporary art gallery, located at 52 Broadway Street, hosts a storytelling event with local printmaker and raconteur Andy Farkas,...Read more -
Momentum on Broadway is Opening!
Celebrate with Us: Thursday, November 15th, 6-9pm November 15, 2018We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new space, Momentum on Broadway! On Thursday, November 15th , from 6-9pm, join us for grand...Read more
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Andy Farkas releases a new Moku Hanga Print!
Strength of No Force Comes with a Chatbook too! September 26, 2018Andy Farkas, Strength of No Force , Moku Hanga, 11 x 9 inches, Edition of 60 We are thrilled to announce that Andy Farkas has...Read more -
New Andy Farkas Work at Momentum Gallery
More Than Enough August 1, 2018Andy Farkas, More than enough , Moku Hanga, 14-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches, Edition of 51 We are thrilled to debut the latest edition moku hanga...Read more -
The BIG News: Momentum on Broadway
Momentum Gallery to Continue Its Growth and Impact April 23, 2018Jordan Ahlers is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a 21,000 square foot building in the heart of downtown Asheville, located at 52 Broadway, for...Read more -
ANDY FARKAS: ARTIST TALK & DEMONSTRATION
Sunday, February 11, 2018, at 2PM January 30, 2018Sunday, February 11th, at 2pm, Momentum Gallery hosts an artist talk and demonstration with beloved local printmaker, Andy Farkas. Andy will discuss his creative process...Read more
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Join us for a New Year's Eve Party
New Year's Eve Opening Reception December 31st, 2017, 5-8pm December 28, 2017Momentum Gallery is hosting a New Year's Eve Opening Reception for two new shows. Small Works/Big Impact and Andy Farkas open on December 31st, from...Read more -
Artist Profile: Andy Farkas
Asheville's expert in the exquisite Japanese art of mokuhanga December 21, 2017Interview with Asheville artist Andy Farkas, who works in the traditional Japanese style of Mokuhanga printmaking.Read more
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