Born in Germany, Andreas Krätschmer studied cabinetmaking at l'Ecole des métiers du meuble de Montréal before focusing his studio practice on woodturning and sculpture.

His work is deeply rooted in an appreciation for the tradition of crafts, the cultural history of artifacts and our human interaction with nature.

Andreas uses locally salvaged wood, that he turns "green" (freshly cut), which introduces natural processes of tension, warping, and cracking as the wood dries. 

These characteristics are not seen as flaws but rather as essential elements of his artistic vision—amplifying the themes of fragility and resilience.

Through his work, Andreas explores the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength, drawing parallels between the condition of our ecosystems, the properties of the material wood, and the human experience. He believes that there is inherent beauty in cracks, imperfections, and the process of aging—emphasizing that by embracing these aspects, we can find both strength and calm in our own lives.

Andreas has received grants from the Canada Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council, as well as two DesignTO awards. His work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions nationally.

He divides his time between Picton, ON and Montreal, QC.