Biography
Andrew Totman is a master printmaker and educator, working primarily across printmaking and painting. He holds degrees from three institutions: • BA Fine Art – University of San Diego • MFA Fine Art – Wichita State University • MA Secondary Art – Charles Sturt University Andrew’s career spans both the USA and Australia, with decades of experience teaching art at tertiary and secondary levels. He has taught at institutions including the University of Alaska Anchorage, UCLA, Wichita State University, and in Australia at the National Art School, Art Gallery of NSW, Hazlehurst Art Centre, Waverley Woollahra Art School, TAFE NSW, and over 75 high schools across NSW. He has exhibited widely, with over 70 solo exhibitions to date. His work is represented in major public and private collections worldwide, including the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW), National Gallery of Australia, and collections in China, Italy, France, the USA, Japan, and Norway. Andrew was recently awarded the 4th Biennial National Monoprint Prize, recognising his innovation and mastery in print-based media. His current work explores gouache paintings and monotypes, characterised by: • Sheer layers of colour • Fine detail • Vibrant, abstract compositions Driven by a profound connection to nature, Andrew’s work responds to the seasons, tides, and lunar cycles. His abstract works express a kinetic, sensory relationship with the natural world, creating visual experiences that feel alive, pulsing, and immersive. He continues to contribute significantly to both the Australian and international artistic landscape.