Jake Andrew is a British multidisciplinary artist and experimental musician whose work is shaped by synaesthesia—a neurological phenomenon that enables him to perceive sound as colour, texture, and form. His practice sits at the intersection of gestural abstraction, immersive installation, and digital experimentation, transforming emotional and auditory stimuli into striking visual experiences.
Jake’s journey began in music. Originally a touring musician, he started painting as a way of writing music—an instinctive response to experiencing sound through shape and hue. In a pivotal moment, he left a band mid-tour to pursue formal art education, completing a foundation degree before going on to earn both a BA and MA in Fine Art. It was during his postgraduate study that he began questioning the static nature of painting: can a painting shift and evolve like an emotional state? This line of inquiry laid the foundation for a body of work that explores fluidity, perception, and the structure of feeling.
His practice, which he describes as “saying the things we don’t know how to vocalise,” navigates the space between emotion and interpretation—inviting audiences to engage with art that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Jake’s work often serves as a sensory map, translating internal experience into visual language.
Jake has exhibited internationally, with notable shows including Art Basel Miami, his solo exhibition Syzygy in Dubai, and the full-scale, multi-sensory showcase “A Study in E-Major” at TODA Dubai in 2023. That exhibition marked a defining moment in his career—blending abstract painting, digital projection, and audio-visual performance to create an immersive exploration of sound and emotion.
In parallel, he has collaborated with fellow artists such as Lee Ellis and Tim Fowler, and worked across disciplines with musicians including Tokio Myers, Amber Run, and others. His commercial partnerships include major global brands like Adidas, Glenfiddich, and Braun Audio, where he merges storytelling and sensory experience in a way that is both contemporary and collectible.
His story and practice have been the subject of the documentary “A Perceptual Phenomenon,” which offers a deeper insight into the intersections between sound, memory, and visual language that define his approach.
While his collectors remain private, Jake’s work has attracted attention for its rare combination of technical depth and emotional accessibility. Whether on canvas or in immersive environments, each piece challenges traditional boundaries—offering viewers a dynamic encounter with art as a living, feeling entity.
