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Artist Exhibitions:
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. ...
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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
a culture of the new
communication. Just as the
transition from radio to TV,
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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Artist Statement for Erika Klein
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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 that every individual has a unique experience when looking at my work, whether it is painted or digitally created, since we are all affected by colour differently. My intention in the end is to have the viewer feel, think, question.
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