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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 Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
Press release ArtExpo 2002
ArtExpo 02 > August 09-25th
2002
The history has shown that
every progress in the way of
communicating creates entirely
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communication. Just as the
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the evolution from traditional
mail to e-mail marks the
beginning of ...
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Collections:
X-Ray Optical Systems. Albany,
New York, USA.
several private collections.
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Commissions:
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Exhibitions for Erika Klein:
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Upcoming: 5 October 2008 (just this evening). A dress created specifically for "Discard Avant Garb" a recycled fashion show. Benefit event. Capital Repertory Theatre.
Albany, NY.
Currently: Sept 2008. Solo Show. Alternative Books. Kingston, NY.
4 - 27 July 2008. Artist Showcase featuring Erika M. Klein. Courtesy of Albany Center Gallery. 518 Broadway, Albany, NY.
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 County Council on the Arts. Catskill, NY.
8 June 2007. Art on Lark 2007. Art Festival. Albany, NY.
14 Sept -7 Oct 2006. Snap to Grid. Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. Los Angeles, CA.
30 Sept – 9 Oct 2005. ArtsWalk 2005. The Spotty Dog. Hudson, NY.
20 Nov 2004 – 15 Jan 2005. Salon 2004. Juried. Greene County Council on the Arts. Catskill, NY.
22 Nov 2003 - 17 Jan 2004. Salon 2003. Juried. Greene County Council on the Arts. Catskill, NY.
14-29 Sept 2002. Emerging Artists. Tom Bonneville and Flo Hale, Curators. Beattie Powers House. Catskill, NY.
9-25th August 2002. Art Expo 2002. Lucia Curci, Curator. Gallery Pino Pasca and the Church of Saint Giuseppe, Poligano Sea (Bari), Italy.
22 February and 10 May 2002.. Open Studio. Coxsackie, NY.
Jan-March 2002. No Entry/Passport Denied. Ellen Ronee Pollachek, Curator. Greene County Council on the Arts. Catskill, NY.
27 April – 19 May 2001. Fine Art Thesis Exhibition. Beaver College. Glenside, PA.
Aug 2000. Garden Party Gala & Fine Art Auction. Juried by Greene County Council on the Arts Board of Directors. Beattie-Powers House. Catskill, NY.
2 -12 May 2000. Painting Exhibition. Newbury Gallery. Glasgow, Scotland.
1998 - 2003. Solo Exhibition. X-ray Optical Systems. Albany, NY. (Culminating with works in the company’s collection.)
Also several private collections.
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