Artist Information:
Erika Klein
Coxsackie, NY
United States
Member Since: Sep 2000
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Artist Statement:
Artist Statement
I work with many layers,
building them up to create the
illusion of depth. By
utilizing both conventional
and unconventional tools I
allow paint to take on a life
of it’s own and allow
unexpected patterns to emerge
when working digitally. These
controlled accidents are
instinctively driven (rather
than consciously decided) to
ultimately create a dialogue
between myself the artwork,
and the viewer as well. I am
always influenced by nature,
the figure, and patterns. My
watercolours generally take
anywhere from 50 to 100 thin
layers of paint to create.
Similarly, my digitals take up
to 40 or more layers till I
reach a final piece.
I create mandalas, a
traditional practice, and
combine that with the less
structured aspects of
abstraction. Historically,
mandalas have been created in
various forms for thousands of
years by cultures around the
world (for example the Tibetan
monks still make them out of
sand). Personally, I define
these circular paintings as
windows into the soul where I
work spontaneously from
emotion. I never work from a
preconceived notion of what
the final appearance will or
should be.
Although I work from my
innermost feelings, thoughts,
and experiences. I find it
fascinating ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
15 Jan – 16 Feb 2008.
Little Engines Art Show.
Curator Jason Martinez.
Fulton Street Gallery. Troy,
NY.
18 Dec – 12 Jan 2008. Third
Annual Members Show. Juror
Janet Riker, Director of the
SUNY Albany Museum. Albany
Center Gallery. Albany, NY.
17 Nov 2007 - 12 Jan 2008.
Salon 2007. Juried. Greene
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
Press release ArtExpo 2002
ArtExpo 02 > August 09-25th
2002
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Commissions:
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Erika Klein's Free Artist Portfolio
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I work with many layers, building them up to create the illusion of depth. By utilizing both conventional and unconventional tools I allow paint to take on a life of it’s own and allow unexpected patterns to emerge when working digitally. These controlled accidents are instinctively driven (rather than consciously decided) to ultimately create a dialogue between myself the artwork, and the viewer as well. I am always influenced by nature, the figure, and patterns. My watercolours generally take anywhere from 50 to 100 thin layers of paint to create. Similarly, my digitals take up to 40 ... |
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