by Erik | Aug 28, 2025 | Art making
A year ago, halfway my artist residency in northern Iceland, I received some depressing news from the home front. After a sleepless night I felt the need to be alone the next morning. I borrowed a bike and rode to the black sand beach I had discovered earlier that...
by Erik | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Work in progress (a glimpse) Acrylic on canvas14” x 18” It was both weekend and evening. I should’ve known. Living in New York this is not a rarity. Weekends and nights are prime times for Metropolitan Transit Authority crews to reverse decay to the oldest and busiest...
by Erik | Jan 16, 2025 | Art making
Acrylic, spray paint, and oil on canvas 18” x 24” Pönksafn Íslands or the Icelandic Punk Museum is the tiniest museum I have ever visited, and the one with the loudest welcome. A punk tune filled the air space over the stairs that lead you down to what used to be...
by Erik | Nov 15, 2024 | Art making
These two paintings were created by the guests that came to the Opið Hús, a monthly event at the NES Artist Residency for the artists to share what they worked on. I had created two interactive components to illustrate my process—children’s museum style—in creating...
by Erik | Oct 27, 2024 | Art making
This past summer, I traveled to northern Iceland to immerse myself into art-making at the NES Artist Residency for a month. Filled with anticipation I had resolved to let myself be guided by the environment, its landscapes, people, flora and fauna. After exploring...
