ABOUT THE ARTIST

biography

Andrew Cawrse (pronounced "Cause") is an internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor and devoted fine artist. Working exclusively in traditional media from charcoal drawings to clay, into stone, bronze and steel; he sculpts entirely from life, collaborating with world-class models and performers, 'to capture and elevate the living form' ~ through sculpture.

Australian born, Cawrse is a US based artist, whose work is owned and exhibited nationally and internationally, through exhibitions, galleries, prestigious showcases; and often by award and invitation at venues such as Brookgreen Gardens, SC and in New York City with the National Sculpture Society, and internationally including the Luxembourg Art Awards, and ‘Bizarre & Beautiful’ annual awards in Australia. (all awards listed at end of page)


With private collectors across the globe, Cawrse is known both for his classical work (1) and his new contemporary figurative sculptures (2), and large scale works (3). ~ Cawrse is now focusing on a new series of original sculptures, which represent a significant evolution in his artistic style and language, marking an exciting evolution in his artistic journey. These works are currently being completed for private collections and will make their public debut at upcoming gallery exhibitions. Afterward, the artist looks forward to sharing them here.
Cawrse is also recognized as a creator of some of the most incredible sculptures for anatomy, both human (4) and animal. Many of the world’s artists have one of Cawrse’s anatomical models on their desk or in their studio. His Anatomical work has been shown on National Geographic, the BBC, The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, Bravo, Mythbusters and a variety of forensic and educational programming worldwide, and have even appeared in the movies "The Avengers" & "AVATAR" extended edition.

Cawrse is also one of the world's most sought after anatomy instructors; tutoring surgeons, physicians, and artists in the fine art, movie & game industries. He has been an invited guest speaker internationally, and has received many awards including from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery award for Lecture contribution to cosmetic surgery Advancement.

His clients include, The Mayo Clinic, MGM, Cirque du Soleil, 20th Century Fox, Sony Entertainment, Nintendo, Lucasfilm ltd, BBC, IBM, Apple Inc., Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Weta-Digital, Weta-Workshop, Blizzard Entertainment, Valve Corp., Epic Games, Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, American Association of Clinical Anatomists, International Anaplastology Association, International Association of Medical Illustrators, to name a few.

Cawrse also has had a distinguished background in Movie Visual Effects, with over 9 years at the company Industrial Light & Magic (part of Lucasfilm ltd) as a model supervisor & digital concept sculptor. His effects work has been featured in the films Avatar, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Van Helsing, Dreamcatcher, Star Wars Episode I & II, Mission to Mars & Galaxy Quest, Jurassic Park 4, Pirates of The Carribean II, and The Avengers. Cawrse left the entertainment industry to pursue his interest in Anatomy and founded the company AnatomyTools and subsequently a co-founder in the company Evolutio.

Andrew Cawrse now dedicates himself as a fine art sculptor.

AWARDS

2022 International Spiritual Art Awards - Winner of 3 dimensional works in All Mediums
2022 Beautiful Bizarre International Art Prize
2022 National Sculpture Society’s 89th Annual Awards
2021 International Luxemborg Art Prize 2021 - Certificate of Artistic Achievement recognition of high artistic quality as recognized by the Museum
2019 ZBrush Honorary Annual Award for contribution to the industry
2016 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery award for Lecture contribution to cosmetic surgery Advancement
1997 Certificate of Typographic Excellence
1996 American Graphic Design Awards Design Annual
1996 GRAPHIS graphic design Award Annual - International award selection of work
1994 GRAPHIS graphic design Award Annual - International award selection of work
1993 Award Exhibition Annual - Inclusion of work in annual
1993 The AWARD Annual (Australian Writers & Art Directors Association)
Annual Bronze Award & Winner of Category in Black+White Editorial Illustration
1991 Alumni Association of South Australia - Certificate for Outstanding Academic Achievement
1991 The Australian Institute of Advertising S.A - Award for Dux of Course

Published: Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Annual, GRAPHIS New Media 1, GRAPHIS Logo, GRAPHIS Letterhead Awards and Annual 3, TYPOGRAPHY 18 Annual, In Your Face - Best of Interactive Interface Design, American Corporate Identity Annual 12, and 14, Next Generation, Ultra Game Player Publication, & Intelligent Gamer Publication

ANATOMY INSTRUCTOR / CONSULTANT / KEYNOTE SPEAKER
at the following Companies / events:

Anatomy Instructor at the following Medical companies / events:
2023 AMI - Guest Keynote Speaker Annual conference 2016 Artistic, Surgical Anatomy & Cadaver course - Anatomy Instructor
2016 Sculpting for Surgeons - Anatomy Instructor
2014 Sculpting for Surgeons - Anatomy Instructor
2014 AMI Medical Illustrators Conference Workshop - Anatomy Instructor
2013 Sculpting for Surgeons - Anatomy Instructor

Anatomy Instructor at the following companies / events:
2016-present Evolutio LLC - Art Director & Lead Anatomist Human & Animal Anatomy
2005-present AnatomyTools - Primary Human & Animal Anatomy Instructor & Founder
2023 AMI - Guest Keynote Speaker Annual conference
2023 EA Electronic Arts - Anatomy Instructor
2022 Framestore VFX - Anatomy Instructor
2020 EPIC Games - Anatomy Instructor
2019 Weta Workshop VFX - Anatomy & Practical sculpting Instructor
2019 Weta Digital VFX - Creature Dev. Consultant & Anatomy Instructor
2019 Encore VFX - Creature Dev. Consultant & Digital Anatomy Instructor
2004-2022 AnatomyTools.com Primary Human & Animal Anatomy Instructor
2018 Blizzard Entertainment - Anatomy Instructor
2015 Blizzard Entertainment - Anatomy Instructor
2014 Valve Software Game Co. - Anatomy Instructor
2014 Mastering Human Anatomy Gnomon School of Visual Effects - Primary Instructor
2013 EPIC Games - Anatomy Instructor
2013 Mastering Human Anatomy Gnomon School of Visual Effects - Primary Instructor
2012 Humanoid Creature Design (Master Class) - Instructor with co-instructor Carlos Huante
2012 ZBrush Traditional Masters Weekend - Key Instructor
2013 Apple Inc - Creative Team - Anatomy Instructor
2012 Apple Inc - Creative Team - Anatomy Instructor
2012 Industrial Light & Magic - Anatomy Instructor
2012 Shanghai Richard MacDonald Master Sculptor - Anatomy Instructor / Assistant Instructor
2011 Creature Anatomy & Design (Master Class) - with co-instructor Carlos Huante
2011 Lucasfilm Ltd - Anatomy Instructor
2010 Breaking Anatomy (Master Class) - Instructor with co-instructor Carlos Huante
2010 Animal Anatomy - Instructor with co-instructor Damon Bard
2009 Richard MacDonald Master Sculptor - Anatomy Instructor / Assistant Instructor
2008 Richard MacDonald Master Sculptor - Anatomy Instructor / Assistant Instructor
2007 Pixar Animation Studio - Anatomy Instructor

Invited Keynote Speaker at the following Annual Conferences and events:
2023 NAB 100th Anniversary Conference - Presenter for Maxon/Zbrush
2016 Zbrush Summit, Annual Conference - Opening Keynote Speaker
2016 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, Annual Meeting - Opening Keynote Speaker
2015 American Association of Clinical Anatomists, Annual Meeting - Opening Keynote Speaker
2014 AMI Association of Medical Illustrators Annual Conference Mayo Clinic - Key Note Speaker 2013 AACS,ASLS - World Congress on Advanced Liposculpture & Body Contouring - Key Note Speaker
2013 International Anaplastology Association Annual Conference - Key Note Speaker
2009 Masters of Anatomy Event: Gnomon School of Visual Effects - Invited Speaker
2000 International Film Festival - Key Note Speaker
1993 Guest Speaker at the South Australian Government Student Seminar
1993 Guest Speaker at the National Arts Career Exposition 1993 Guest Speaker at the Australian Graphic Design Association Student Seminar