Andrew MacDonald, after a successful 30-year career as a musician, was inspired to paint after seeing a powerful image of a protester. He aims to shed light on food poverty through a solo exhibition featuring portraits of Hornsey Foodbank volunteers and clients. His work reflects compassion and community, showcasing individuals in a supportive environment. The exhibition seeks to make food poverty more visible, highlighting shared humanity and connection. MacDonald engages deeply with his subjects, understanding their stories to create impactful art that resonates with the audience.
"Although I was playing music as my job, I would come off stage and think 'I have done what I was paid for but I wasn't really saying what I wanted to say.'"
"I thought how can I say something about this? My work has always been about people and I always come back to portraits."
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