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7 Jan 2025 - APG Works, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Image: Figure Study #1, 2025, Origianl drawing and final print (detail).
In 2024, Eric participated in the APG Works artist-in-residence program, refining and experimenting with traditional serigraphy processes. Held in Sheffield, the residency focused on pushing the boundaries of standard printmaking techniques, aligning with Eric’s ongoing interest in challenging established norms within artistic practice.
During the residency, Eric created Figure Study #1, a print that captured the organic evolution of an image kept in flux throughout the process. Using charcoal and reclaimed paper while avoiding digital tools, each step in the serigraphy process altered the image, so its final form emerged only during editioning. This approach introduced unpredictability, but also imbued the work with a unique character aligned with Eric’s aesthetic.
Returning to Australia, Eric’s focus shifts to preparing for their next exhibition. The residency reaffirmed the importance of experimentation in their practice and its potential to yield unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
