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Erica Hopper |
Artist Erica Hopper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, studied graphic and industrial design at San Diego State University, and continued her art education at the University of The Americas in Puebla, Mexico. During the 70's and 80's she was a successful illustrator with many published works in national periodicals.
Today Erica Hopper concentrates her paintings on oil media and textile design. It is clear one influenced the other by the rhythm and texture found in her paintings. Hopper's paintings are compelling and abstractly interpretive. She creates delicately modulated surfaces with subtle imagery. Her color use is strong, yet positioned to create a quiet contemplation and colorful vivaciousness. While she develops figurative images with color washes and markings that are clearly defined, the edges leave openness for imaginative completion. "I illustrate my media into fragments of shape symbolizing ideas of landscape figurative and nature's essentials." says the artist. Erica Hopper's extensive travels have built her admiration and respect for ethnic origin and wildlife that have become a constant in her compositions. This consciousness along with imagination all comes together on canvas to tell a story. Hopper says her paintings are "metaphorical interpretations of nature and the stuff of dreams in which the viewer can envision the complete scene as the imagination takes over. Erica Hopper's work is in both private and corporate collections throughout the United States.
Quote from Erica Hopper: “I have found countless moments of inspiration in my travels. The natural textures of Namibia, Africa with its vibrant interaction of people and animals, the majestic landscapes of Akaroa-New Zealand, or the strengths of tradition found amongst the tribes of Yap, in the South Pacific. I am thankful to be able to spend time in such places, surrounded by such beauty, curiosity and kindness. These experiences stay with me always”
Today Erica Hopper concentrates her paintings on oil media and textile design. It is clear one influenced the other by the rhythm and texture found in her paintings. Hopper's paintings are compelling and abstractly interpretive. She creates delicately modulated surfaces with subtle imagery. Her color use is strong, yet positioned to create a quiet contemplation and colorful vivaciousness. While she develops figurative images with color washes and markings that are clearly defined, the edges leave openness for imaginative completion. "I illustrate my media into fragments of shape symbolizing ideas of landscape figurative and nature's essentials." says the artist. Erica Hopper's extensive travels have built her admiration and respect for ethnic origin and wildlife that have become a constant in her compositions. This consciousness along with imagination all comes together on canvas to tell a story. Hopper says her paintings are "metaphorical interpretations of nature and the stuff of dreams in which the viewer can envision the complete scene as the imagination takes over. Erica Hopper's work is in both private and corporate collections throughout the United States.
Quote from Erica Hopper: “I have found countless moments of inspiration in my travels. The natural textures of Namibia, Africa with its vibrant interaction of people and animals, the majestic landscapes of Akaroa-New Zealand, or the strengths of tradition found amongst the tribes of Yap, in the South Pacific. I am thankful to be able to spend time in such places, surrounded by such beauty, curiosity and kindness. These experiences stay with me always”