Sensuality & Seduction
Hello Stranger
No...
You're so strange...
Hello Stranger
No...
You're so strange...
Hello Stranger
No...
You're so strange...
Andrew Ackerman is a Multi-Media Artist creating drawings, paintings, sculptures, songs, poems, performances, video, and film. Ackerman was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is based in Wilton Manors, Florida. He received his B.F.A in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (2010).
His work resides in the realms of fantasy, science fiction, spirituality, and rock music performance. His work has been showcased in exhibitions at Flatiron Project Space (2021), The GalleRE at Resource Depot (2022), and The Cornell Art Museum (2026). His videos have received screenings at the Chroma Art Film Festival at Superblue Miami and the Magikal Charm Experimental Video and Film Fest in New York City and New Orleans (2024). His work has been featured in WeMerge Magazine, Metro-Mix City Link Magazine, and SVA ContinuEd. He is currently developing a series of Assemblage sculptures, Pen and ink drawings, and Rock performance videos.
VIDEO, FILM & IMMERSIVE PROJECTS
My video and film combine drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, sound, and animation- and I am the sole creator, director, performer, and composer. I present these works on screens and iPads, and screen them at film festivals. In my immersive projects, I transform physical spaces into alien realms, inviting viewers to become active participants in the unfolding experience.
PAINTINGS
My background is in painting, and I work primarily in acrylics. My style is a fusion of Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and calligraphic-inspired elements. I also created my own language, Ackerman Code, an intermix of numbers, words, and symbols. My "Alien Love" series explores alienation, freedom, and LGBTQIA+ rights through vivid figures and symbolic backgrounds. Each painting seeks balance, harmony, and personal expression.
SONGS
Welcome to rock star mode! This is my brand of rock, with hard-edged, raspy vocals and luxurious glam-infused vocals, accompanied by keytar, keyboard, and piano. My ambient electronic soundscapes represent alternate domains. Each track is an invitation. Place a pair of headphones on your head, and the journey begins.
PERFORMANCES
My music performances feature vocals and keytar. My spoken word performances are character narratives and have included visual elements, such as hand held lights, lipstick, and mirrors. My live painting sessions introduce other levels of theater and spectacle.
Andrew Ackerman
Multi-Media Artist, Musician & Filmmaker | Andrew@AndrewsArtWorld.com | AndrewsArtWorld.com
Education
Florida Atlantic University, B.F.A., Studio Art: Painting, 2010
Film Festival Screenings
2026 - (TO BE ANNOUNCED)
2024 - “The Harmonizer (The Cosmic Sound Tunnel),” The Magikal Charm Experimental Video and Film Fest,
The Producers Club, New York, NY / Beanlandia, New Orleans, LA
2024 - “The Treasure Box Code Culture of The Dark Shadow And The Light Bearer,”
The Magikal Charm Experimental Video and Film Fest, The Producers Club, New York, NY
2024 - “The Harmonizer (The Cosmic Sound Tunnel),” Chroma Art Film Festival, Superblue Miami, Miami, FL
Solo Exhibitions
2012 - Meet The Artist, The Claridge Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
2010 - Inside Andrews Art World, Burlini Studio of The Arts, Boca Raton, FL
Group Exhibitions
2026 - (UPCOMING) Persistence of Matter, Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach, FL
2024 - Artist in Community: Student Showcase, Oolite Arts, Miami Beach, FL
2022 - Oolite Arts Student Showcase, Oolite Arts, Miami Beach, FL
2022 - The 4th Annual Waste To Wonder Exhibition, The GalleRE, Resource Depot, West Palm Beach, FL
"The Harmonizer (The Cosmic Sound Tunnel)", Video, 10 Minutes
2022 - Ephemeral Existence, Teleportal, Suite 620, New York, NY
"The Treasure Box Code Culture of The Dark Shadow & The Light Bearer," Video, 15 minutes
2021 - These Years, SVACE Banner Exhibition, Photoville Festival, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY
2021 - A Throw of The Dice Will Never Abolish Chance, Flatiron Project Space, New York, NY
"From The Dark To The Light: An Immersive Video Experience," Video, 70 Minutes
2016 - SVA Summer Residency Exhibition, The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
"Changeling Faces: A Multi-Media Art Experience"
2016 - Inside / Out - Art as Healing Therapy Exhibition, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2015 - Portals, The Broward Art Guild Juried Exhibition,The Broward Art Guild, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - Creatures of The Night: Gallery Show, The Station, Miami, FL
2012 - Culture Clash, Sailboat Bend, Gallery 1310, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - Juried Painting Exhibition, The Art Place Wynwood, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, FL
2012 - The Art of Pain, The Bubble Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - KeroWACKED: Homage to Jack, ActivstArtistA, Boynton Beach, FL
2012 - SFL Battle of the Band Winners Resonance at 1350, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2011 - Multiversal, Miami Art Basel, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, FL
2010 - The Sugar Sand Park Annual Juried Exhibition, Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton, FL
2010 - Sýmvolo, The FAU Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, The Ritter Gallery,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
2010 - Pop Up Show, Burlini Studio of The Arts, Boca Raton, FL
2010 - Gallimaufry, The Annual Juried Student Exhibition, The Ritter Gallery,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
2010 - WeMerge Magazine Release Party, Buena Vista Plaza Gallery, Miami, FL
2010 - Housed, FAU Student Union Galleries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
2009 - New Life, The Premiere Exhibition of The Miami Stuckists, Grace Café & Gallery,
Dania Beach, FL
2009 - Body Language, The Annual Juried Student Exhibition, The Ritter Gallery,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
2009 - Nowhere and Now Here, Kevro’s Art Bar, Delray Beach, FL
2009 - Heart: Art of Emotion and Expression, FAU Student Union Galleries,
Florida Atlantic, University, Boca Raton, FL
2009 - Ackerman, Corrao, Diaz & Seiler, FAU Student Union Galleries,
Florida Atlantic, University, Boca Raton, FL
2008 - The DeBilzan Gallery Winter Exhibition, The DeBilzan Gallery, Delray Beach, FL
Paintings On Loan
2008 - Four Paintings, Student Affairs, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2008 - 2012
Selected Live Painting Sessions (Ackerman Paints Live)
2012 - Wynwood Art Walk, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, FL
2012 - NorthWood Art Walk, West Palm Beach, FL
2012 - KeroWACKED: Homage to Jack, ActivstArtistA, Boynton Beach,FL
2012 - Resonance at Green Room- Original Music & Art Fusion Show! Green Room,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - The Art of Pain, The Bubble Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - Four Deadly Sins, Green Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - Youth of Nations Celebration, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - Art & Music Show, DADA, Delray Beach, FL
2012 - Art & Music Show, Propaganda, Lake Worth, FL
2012 - Art & Music Show, Respectables, West Palm Beach, FL
Selected Live Performances
2023 The Day And The Night Become One, Electronic Introduction,
Organic Open Mic, Zen Mystery, Dania Beach, FL
2021 Good Old Saratoga, TC The 3rd's Open Mic Jam, The Williamsburg Music Center,
Brooklyn, NY
2021 The Rooftop Set, New York City, NY
2019 The Angel Fish Sessions, Open Mic, Subculture Coffee, Delray Beach, FL
2017 Crawling Up The Corridors, Open Mic Tuesdays, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2016 Information, World of Information, Open Mic Tuesdays, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2016 Silence, Who Really Knows?, Open Mic Tuesdays, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2015 My Angel, My Misery, Open Mic, J Cafe, West Palm Beach, FL
2010 The Other World, The Upside Down Sky, All Arts Open Mic!
Funky Buddha Brewery & Lounge, Boca Raton, FL
2010 You Put Your Brand on Me, Queerly Spoken Poetry, Florida Atlantic University,
Boca Raton, FL
2009 Wild Child, Smashed, Poetry Reading, Miramar Library, Miramar, FL
2008 The Crimson Carpet, Her Technology, Open Mic, Kevro’s Art Bar, Delray Beach, FL
2008 Her Technology, Open Mic, Cyber Cafe, Hollywood, FL
Artist Talks
2026 (TO BE ANNOUNCED)
Artist Residencies
2016 SVA Summer Residency Program, The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Awards & Honors
2024 Honorable Mention, "The Treasure Box Code Culture of The Dark Shadow And The Light Bearer,"
Chroma Art Film Festival, Superblue Miami, Miami, FL
2015 People’s Choice Award, Portals, The Broward Art Guild Juried Exhibition,
The Broward Art Guild, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2010 Juror’s Award, Gallimaufry, The Annual Juried Student Exhibition,
The Ritter Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Selected Press
2022 “Photoville.” SVA NYC ContinuEd, Keren Moscovitch, May 2022
2021 “Residency Alumni Exhibition.” SVA NYC ContinuEd, Will Patterson, December 2021
2012 “Are We E.T.?” The Sun Sentinel, Phillip Valys, July 20, 2012
2009 “Stuckists Display Art.” The Miami Herald, Eileen Soler, 2009
2009 “Meet The Stuckists.” CityLink Magazine, 2009
2009 “FAU showcases work by four student artists.” TheSunSentinel.com, Dave Rossman, Jan 15, 2009
Member of The Following Collectives
2021 Teleportal, 2021 - 2022
2021 SVA Residency Alumni Network, 2020 - 2022
2009 Miami Stuckism, 2009 - 2010