MYA's Inspiration: Andres Amador

 "People are enthralled that I would do something that is destined to wash away. That strikes a cord with people because it's the story of our lives. Our lives are impermanent and the tide is unstoppable."

I learned about Andres Amador a number of years back when I was visiting California. I quickly realized not only how incredibly lucky I was to catch one of his 'scapes, but for in that moment I would be one of the few to witness and be immersed in something that would be gone the next. 

With the beach as his canvas and rakes his brushes, Andres Amador creates large-scale artworks that explore nature's geometry -- and life's impermanence. For more info on this and other stories in this KQED series, visit http://bit.ly/1mF7fus Funding for KQED Arts is provided by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.