Erik LaMarca

 I've found from the very beginning that using an I-phone for photography was comfortable, that it made me feel like I was using an intimate extension of myself. At the same time it became apparent very early on that everything that I needed to share my Artistic vision was smack right there in the phone. I didn't need a kiln, Photoshop, paint etc. Due to that I became an Artist that takes Photographs and digitally transforms them into art pieces, many times utilizing motion and symmetry. I do not add anything to my photos at all or remove anything. I think this is an overlooked part of my artistic medium. Everything in my work is from my original photo. As a painter, sculptor, etcher etc. you have 100% total freedom to create exactly what you want using your brush, hands, pencil. it is your universe and your mind is directly dialed into your tools.

With symmetry you are limited and bound to what the original photograph can reveal when folded and what you can bring forth from it, You are on a fixed canvas and I find it invigorating. Being able to create with essentially one hand tied behind my back. The barriers are set, the sky is no longer limitless, yet I am capable to transcend it all. To me it is a freedom of spirit and one that I am in Love with. To create a perfect circle only using squares.

I use many objects found in the mundane world and utilize their beauty as the building blocks for his work. Including Fire, Trees, Birch Bark, Bicycles, Ice, Snow, Dirt, Buildings, Water, Glass, Flowers, concrete and so much more. NYC Artist & NYC Photographer through & through

In June of 2020, I was tired of living in Survival mode, I really was, I knew that life could be more rewarding.
I woke up one morning and told myself that I will be successful on an Artistic level, I'm not sure why, but I thought it would be through writing, However at the age of 47 I found my calling as an Abstract Photographer and Digital Artist. With no Artistic Education, I wound up following my own path and am bringing forth my own medium. One that I enjoy immensely.

Opportunity, Courage, and Trust, The Opportunity presented itself. All I had to do was keep my mouth shut and I would not be learning how to curate as I am learning now. I don't know, it was so random. An obscure door opened to it and I decided to burst it open and learn to curate exhibitions. It really took a lot of nerve on my part. I was like who am I? However, I enjoy taking chances.

Perhaps I should call myself an organizer of Art Exhibitions since I have no formal training. I will tell you this though, I LOVE IT!!!. It is fun and I feel like it is its own medium of Art. To find interesting Artists and exciting works. Putting them together and telling a story. Promoting, marketing, Hanging, Hosting. I love it! Wait, I think I said that already!

Queens NYC, Born in Brooklyn NYC