Andrew Conklin’s work centers on the human figure, rendered with striking realism in both oil paintings and drawings. Beyond mere representation, his art delves into the psychological dimensions of his subjects, capturing not just how they look, but how they feel, their inner lives laid bare through gesture, posture, and gaze. Central to Conklin’s practice is the careful contextualization of these figures within vividly defined interior spaces. From the cluttered intimacy of artists’ studios to the clinical precision of motion-capture labs, his settings serve as psychological landscapes, shaping and reflecting the individuals within them.

In his recent work, Conklin turns a critical eye toward the intersection of the body and technology, exploring how digital tools designed to map and replicate the human form affect our understanding of identity and representation. Through these juxtapositions, he invites viewers to question long-held ideals about beauty, embodiment, and the aesthetics of realism in an increasingly virtual world