Andrew studied Fine Art at The Ruth Prowse School of Art in Cape Town before working as an illustrator and later as an assistant to a local abstract painter. Over time, he transitioned into building his own artistic practice, developing a style that reflects his love for storytelling and the natural world.

Sutherland’s work is influenced by his love for travel and the stories that emerge from people’s encounters with nature. Whether it’s vast open landscapes, dense forests, or rugged coastlines, he finds inspiration in the beauty of the great outdoors. His style blends bold graphic and illustrative elements with loose, expressive brushwork, creating a unique balance between control and spontaneity.

Never one to be limited by a single medium, Sutherland enjoys experimenting with a variety of materials, from watercolours, oils, and acrylics to charcoal, ink, spray paint, and collage. He applies these to all kinds of surfaces—canvas, paper, wood, ceramics and even walls from time to time—always exploring new ways to bring his visions to life.

Beyond the studio, his adventurous spirit keeps him constantly seeking out new places, experiences, and perspectives, all of which feed back into his art. Whether working on large-scale paintings or smaller, more intimate pieces, his goal remains the same: to capture the essence of nature and the sense of wonder it inspires.

SOLO SHOWS

2023 May: TALL TALES - 131 // A // Gallery, Cape Town, SA

2021 May: THIS TIME TOMORROW - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2020 April: FIELD NOTES - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2019 April: DRIFTER - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2018 Feb: UNMAPPED - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2017 Jan: SHELTER - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2014 May: OTHER DUST - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2012 August: THE TOBACCO FACTORY SHOW - The Tobacco Factory , Bristol, UK

2011 February: THE SPRAWL - Galerie de Lyons, Cape Town, SA

2009 July: THE SQUARE ROUTE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA 

GROUP SHOWS

2024 Sep: CODA - Cape Town Creative Academy, Silo District, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, SA

2024 Feb: INVESTEC CTAF - 131 // A // Gallery, Booth 10, Cape Town, SA

2023 Dec: SUMMER GROUP EXHIBITION - 131 // A // Gallery, Cape Town, SA

2022 Aug: DEEP SPACE - 131 // A // Gallery, Cape Town, SA

2021 July: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2020 Aug: A HAZY SHADE OF WINTER - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2019 Dec: WILDFLOWERS - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2019 June: REGARDING WINTER - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2018 Dec: FOLKLORE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2018 Nov: THE WAVESCAPE ART BOARD PROJECT - Jack Black Brewery, Cape Town, SA

2018 July: TURBINE ART FAIR - Salon 91 Booth, Johannesburg, SA 

2017 Dec: TREES MAKE FORESTS - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2017 Oct: STRONG SILENCE - Gallery 2, Johannesburg, SA

2017 July: TURBINE ART FAIR - Salon 91 Booth, Johannesburg, SA

2016 Dec: ORACLE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA 

2016 Sept: KINGDOM 3 - Equus gallery, Cavalli estate, Cape Town, SA

2016 Sept: REVERIE - The AGOG gallery, Johannesburg, SA

2016 July: TURBINE ART FAIR - Salon 91 Booth, Johannesburg, SA

2016 April: PAPER IS YOU 3 - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2016 Feb: NO ONE'S LAND - 99 Loop, Cape Town, SA

2015 Dec: UNTITLED 1.99 - 99 Loop, Cape Town, SA

2015 Dec: STELLAR - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2015 Oct: JOU DAAGLIKSE DOSIS- Aardklop, Potchefstroom, SA

2015 Oct: THIS IS THE PLACE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2015 Aug: WINTER MASH-UP - Alex Hamilton Gallery, Cape Town, SA

2014 Dec: GOLDEN HAZE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2014 Oct: ID ENTITY II - In Toto Gallery, Johannesburg, SA

2013 Aug: THE EDITIONS SHOW - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2013 April: BIRDS AND BIKES - Lei Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan

2011 Dec: IF YOU LET YOURSELF LOVE A WILD THING - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2011 Oct: THE OCTOBER SHOW - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2011 July: WINTER WONDERLAND - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2011 May: PAPER IS YOU - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2011 March: RED! GROUP SHOW - Red! The Gallery, Cape Town, SA

2010 Dec: COPPERTONE 77 - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2010 June: TRETCHIKOFF AND ME - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2010 May: SIFTING THROUGH THE MADNESS... - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2008 Nov: A MEETING OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE - Salon 91, Cape Town, SA

2005: ICONS - Manhattans, Cape Town, SA

2004: Graduation exhibition at the Ruth Prowse School of Art, Cape Town, SA