Art offers an opening for expression and reinvention as Andy rises from grim Pittsburgh origins to become an innovative force in the New York art world.
Fantasy propels Andy into the world of modeling and TV - and a relationship with the closeted Jon Gould - leading to explorations of drag and identity.
As HIV/AIDS hits NYC hard, Andy accepts a commission honoring the 'The Last Supper.' The series takes on a new resonance when he dies soon after the opening.