Gallery Owner Andrew Sie Has Died

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He was half of Light & Sie Gallery, the chic contemporary space off Industrial Boulevard that specialized in smart new works. According to Scott Hilton, assistant director of the gallery, Sie passed away last Thursday. Although no immediate cause of death is known, Hilton said Sie suffered from “long-term health problems.”

A memorial service will be held at the gallery, tentavely scheduled for Aug. 15. The Light & Sie Gallery will issue an announcement soon, Hilton said.
“First Snow” by Belgian photographer Wouyter Derutter

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COMMENTS

Tom

Andrew was a great friend to me since our early childhood. He became part of my family as we got older. My family and I will miss him greatly.

To his friends and family–He will be remembered in your hearts.

Love,

Tom, Bing, Sarah and Samuel
Brian Gibb

I along with many others in the art world will miss Andrew, he was a great person and such a positive presence wherever he went.
brook Hardy

I was Andrew’s partner for 4 years back in Orlando, florida. I now live in Eugene and recently contacted him and we were talking every day. I had not spoken to him and got worried and e-mailed him on July 1st telling him to call “Home”. I had talked to him about all my recent problems, in paticular and he never said a word about any of his issues. We had talked about getting a place together, since I just lost a very close friend here in Eugene. I knew him so well and his mom and dad were like family to me. I feel totally lost after finding out from the gallery today. He was a class act, with a helping hand at all times. The last time I talked to him, I had told him that I felt like I would be a burden (because of my drug addiction) and now he is gone. Only the good did young is so true. He always was there for me, I wish I had been there for him
- maureen
  
  Brook:
  I read your comment about Andrew and I couldn’t believe Andrew lhas left us. I’m located in S.F area and I used to work with Andrew. I have not contact him for 4 yrs and I know he moved to Dallas from LA. few yrs ago.
  Please contact me for what was happened to Andrew.
  
  My e-mail address is [email protected]. Thanks.
Suzanne Muntzing

I learned of Andrew’s death tonight, August 4, when I opened the latest invitation to the August opening reception. The words “memorial celebration” hit me like a rock. Andrew and I were close pals from the time he started school at Lake Highland in Orlando. We had a lot of laughs and fun over the years. We lost touch for a while but we reconnected in 1998 when we both moved to San Francisco. I had the opportunity to visit Light & Sie a couple of years ago and to meet Stanley. Andrew was so happy. He was a wonderful friend and teacher.