Harris's passion for painting the figure was her initial step toward integrating the connection of humanity with nature- very often exploring the subtle relationship of the human form, "It is a perception that each of us is unique in the universe- yet shape, form and color remind us we are elements in nature."

Harris's artwork has evolved as being centered on observations of nature and humanity. Because we are elements of society, her work also examines our cultural role — especially as seen in current events. The dichotomy between what we are and how we act is central to her work. This is a theme Harris has approached for some time, for example - her "Women of Courage," a monumental and ongoing portrait project that celebrates women who have inspired others to pursue their dreams. The "Women of Courage: Beyond Boundaries" and "Veil Series," along with the "Liberty Series," evolved into traveling exhibitions.

"In the Forest" is a most current body of work of this interest — an exhibition/ installation of large-scale paintings that interfaces humanity and our environment — the emotional moment as we are "kissed" by nature.

"Change of Heart" is a metaphor of paintings, emotion and relationships. During the past two years limited edition books and prints of this series have become available. Each painting depicts the "seasonal" journey of the heart. This series is about first impressions, friendship, love and self-awareness.

Andrea's artwork is represented in private collections throughout the United States and Europe. Her series, The Veil: A Mosaic Connecting Cultural Boundaries was featured October through December 2005 during the Silk Road Theatre's production of Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith, located at the historic Chicago Temple Building. Select 2006 exhibitions include Beyond Boundaries, a solo exhibition celebrating Women's History Month at the Mayor Daley Civic Center, She — A Show of Women, Orleans Street Gallery, Pheasant Run Resort & SPA, In the Forest, a solo exhibit at the Fine Arts Building Gallery and solo exhibit Women of Courage, featured at Chicago's Apollo Theatre and Rosalind Franklin University. Recent exhibitions include the Acquisition Exhibition located at Chicago's Illinois Institute of Art Gallery, 180 N. Wabash, resulting in the permanent acquisition of a Harris painting by the Illinois Institute of Art.

Harris has recently been selected to participate in the "Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" Chicago exhibition that will take place in public venues during summer, 2007. Each juried and sponsored artist will create a visual solution to global warming that will be integrated onto a five foot in diameter fiberglass globe. The globes will be auctioned at the end of the show and proceeds will be donated to the Chicago Public Schools after-school "Eco-clubs."

The "Global Alliance of Artists" is an emerging not-for-profit organization that involves Harris as one of the four founding board of directors. This organization seeks to utilize artists and creativity inherent in communities to help solve social and environmental challenges. www.globalallianceartists.org.

Harris's paintings are available at Homey Gallery, 3656 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, http://www.ilovehomey.com/paintings.html
and Gallery H, 15 S. Elm, Three Oaks, Michigan, http://galleryh.net.