Erik uses flat metal construction tools to create dynamic yet elegant
contemporary abstract paintings. His paintings are textural and full of
vivid colors. When Erik paints, colors and patterns emerge and submerge
and remind some of abstract architectural landscapes. Erik explores spatial
depth with his paintings. His photographs compliment his paintings and
explore depth, light and intimacy.
Erik is a self-taught artist and began painting professionally in January
2002. While in architecture school, Erik started using acrylic paint to cover
the chip-board he used to construct architectural models. He soon
discovered for himself the joy of putting paint on a flat surface ... and that
started Erik on the road to his new painting career. His architectural
background is always there, guiding him through the creation of each
painting.
Erik has participated in over two dozen solo art shows and over sixty group
art shows. Nearly two-thirds of his paintings are now collected throughout
ten US states as well as Australia, Mexico, Tunisia and Hong Kong. Between
September 2008 and May 2010 three of Erik’s paintings were on display
inside the United States Embassy in Dili, East Timor through the Art in
Embassies program of the US State Department.
Erik’s painting Distant Malabar (2007) is featured in an article about his
painting process in American Artist magazine, December 2008 issue.
In October 2009 Erik participated in the 7th Annual Monastir International Art
Festival in Monastir, Tunisia. Erik was one of three American artists
participating with seventy other international artists, created three paintings
each that will contribute to a future contemporary art museum in Monastir,
Tunisia. See pictures of the trip here.
Erik was born in 1971 in Modesto, California, United States. He studied
architecture in California, the University of Kansas, the Danish Institute for
Study Abroad in Copenhagen, and graduate studies at the Architectural
Association in London, England.
contemporary abstract paintings. His paintings are textural and full of
vivid colors. When Erik paints, colors and patterns emerge and submerge
and remind some of abstract architectural landscapes. Erik explores spatial
depth with his paintings. His photographs compliment his paintings and
explore depth, light and intimacy.
Erik is a self-taught artist and began painting professionally in January
2002. While in architecture school, Erik started using acrylic paint to cover
the chip-board he used to construct architectural models. He soon
discovered for himself the joy of putting paint on a flat surface ... and that
started Erik on the road to his new painting career. His architectural
background is always there, guiding him through the creation of each
painting.
Erik has participated in over two dozen solo art shows and over sixty group
art shows. Nearly two-thirds of his paintings are now collected throughout
ten US states as well as Australia, Mexico, Tunisia and Hong Kong. Between
September 2008 and May 2010 three of Erik’s paintings were on display
inside the United States Embassy in Dili, East Timor through the Art in
Embassies program of the US State Department.
Erik’s painting Distant Malabar (2007) is featured in an article about his
painting process in American Artist magazine, December 2008 issue.
In October 2009 Erik participated in the 7th Annual Monastir International Art
Festival in Monastir, Tunisia. Erik was one of three American artists
participating with seventy other international artists, created three paintings
each that will contribute to a future contemporary art museum in Monastir,
Tunisia. See pictures of the trip here.
Erik was born in 1971 in Modesto, California, United States. He studied
architecture in California, the University of Kansas, the Danish Institute for
Study Abroad in Copenhagen, and graduate studies at the Architectural
Association in London, England.
EDUCATION
Self-taught artist
1995 - 1997
Architectural Association, Graduate Design Group
London, United Kingdom
1993 - 1994
Denmark’s International Study Program, Copenhagen, Denmark
1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, United States
1989 - 1990
Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California, United States
SOLO SHOWS
2010
Life is the Journey, Cock-A-Doodle Cafe, Oakland, California
Bridgehead Studio, Alameda, California
2009
Bridgehead Studio, Alameda, California
Sahaira, Oakland, California
2008
Novartis, Emeryville, California
Tofu Yu Cafe Deli, El Cerrito, California
Form and Space, Albatross Pub, Berkeley, California
Deep, Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg, California
2007
The Hills Swim & Tennis Club, Oakland, California
John Mark Salon, San Francisco, California
Deep & Dreamy 2
Signature Salon, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
Rhythm and Grooves
Luka's Taproom and Lounge, Oakland, California
2006
C'era Una Volta, Alameda, California
2005
Art for the Remnant
Urban Breath: Yoga - Arts - Wellness, St. Louis, Missouri
Miso Lounge, Clayton, Missouri
Erik Niemann - New West Coast Paintings,
D-Zine Hair and Art Studio, University City, Missouri
2004
Blessings & Liberty,
NorthWest Health Care Gallery, Florissant, Missouri
Distant Lands, Lemon Spalon, St. Louis, Missouri
Deep & Dreamy, Downtown Now!, St. Louis, Missouri
The Fur Source, St. Louis, Missouri
Delta Spinal Care, Clayton, Missouri
43 (restaurant), Clayton, Missouri
Strands, Clayton, Missouri
Friends Image Design, Creve Coeur, Missouri
2003
One Year in St. Louis, Salvato’s Café, St. Louis, Missouri
Friends Image Design, Creve Coeur, Missouri
Strands, Clayton, Missouri
GROUP SHOWS
2010
East Bay Open Studios, Alameda, California (June 2010)
ArtSpan Open Studios, San Francisco, California (October 2010)
2009
Visual Offering, ArtSpan Open Studios, San Francisco, California
7th Session of the Monastir International Plastic Arts Festival, Monastir,
Tunisia
2008
Art from the Heart, Piedmont, California
CALICO, One Child at a Time Benefit, Periscope Cellars, Emeryville, CA
ProArts East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, California
C'era Una Volta, Alameda, California
2007
Art on Tap, Speisekammer Restaurant, Alameda, California
Positively Ageless benefit, Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California
Artists funding the Arts benefit, Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California
Alameda on Camera, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
Green, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
2006
As Red As, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
Joined Forces, Aroma Restaurant, Alameda, CA
New Beginnings, A Fusao Studios, Oakland, CA
Members show, Alameda Art Center, Alameda, CA
2005
Best of America! 2005, 15th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, Osage Beach, MO
Best of America! 2005, 15th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society,
Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Bolivar, MO
Artistic Creations Making a Difference
J. Schwartz Home Gallery, San Francisco, CA
AMERICA: A Visual Exploration, ArtEscape Studios, San Ramon, CA
Summer Whites - International, The Alameda Food & Wine Society
Meyer's House and Garden, Alameda, CA
Are We There Yet? Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
Summer Solstice: A Celebration of Heat and Land
ArtEscape Studios, San Ramon, CA
Aquarela “watercolor”, Alameda Art Center, Alameda, CA
The Blues, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
2004
Meet Me In St. Louis Book Festival, St. Louis, MO
The Landing Fine Art Fair, Osage Beach, MO
Moxy Bistro, St. Louis, MO
Monarch Restaurant, Maplewood, MO
3rd ArtDtour art crawl by ArtDimensions, St. Louis, MO
From Pen to Brush (4 person show),
Florissant Valley Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Venice Cafe Street Art, St. Louis, MO
Art Outside, Alternative Art Fair,
Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, MO
Miso Lounge, Clayton, MO
Rue 13, St. Louis, MO
Nortonville Main Street Grille, Nortonville, KS
Third Fridays, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
Metro Parties at Union Station, St. Louis, MO
Union Avenue Opera Theatre, St. Louis, MO
David Kodner Personal Jeweler, Clayton, MO
ArtDimensions June Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, STLtoday.com offices, St. Louis, MO
ArtDTour #3, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Spring Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Best of Missouri! 2004, Rozier Gallery, Jefferson City, MO
First National Bank, Camdenton, MO
Delmar Lounge, St. Louis, MO
Monarch Restaurant, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Valentine's Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Mapping Memory, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
2003
ArtDimensions 3rd Annual Holiday Event, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Kiosk, Union Station, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Street Gallery, Washington Street, St. Louis, MO
David Kodner Personal Jeweler, Clayton, MO
Best of Missouri! 2004 Preview, Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO
ArtDimensions November Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
The Art Exposure, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
Downtown Now! Window Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
Best of America! 2003, 13th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, Osage Beach, MO
Epicurean Magic at the Mansion, Chatillon DeMenil Mansion, St. Louis, MO
First National Bank, Camdenton, MO
The Abstracts, Overland Park Arts Commission Juried Show,
Overland Park, KS
ArtDimensions Kastle Gallery Grand Opening Show, St. Louis, MO
Best of America! 2003, 13th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society,
Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Bolivar, MO
Farrago, 1212 Washington, St. Louis, MO
The New Masters Gallery, Grand Opening, St. Louis, MO
Washington Avenue Summerfest, St. Louis, MO
Downtown Now! Window Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
Rue 13 Art Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Street Gallery, Washington Street, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions 1 Year in the Lemp Art Stables Show,
Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
Metropolis Wine Club art opening, Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
The Reception, SOAR Foundation, Dave Mungenast Classic Motorcycle
Museum, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Kiosk, Union Station, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions 2nd Anniversary Show, Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
2002
17th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, John G. Blank Center for the Arts,
Michigan City, IN
PUBLICATIONS
American Artist magazine, December 2008 issue, page 17
AArchitecture Newsletter, Autumn Issue 2006 Architectural Association,
London, United Kingdom
Lake Lifestyles (Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri) May & June, 2004
St. Louis Design Magazine, March 2004
Vital Voice, December 12-25, 2003
Co-author of Chasing Summer: Exploring the World on an 18-month
Honeymoon
AWARDS
2006 Best of Show, As Red As, Frank Bette Center for the Arts,
Alameda, CA
2005 House Award, Are We There Yet?, Frank Bette Center,
Alameda, CA
2005 Best of Show, The Blues, Frank Bette Center for the Arts,
Alameda, CA
2003 Bullivant Award, ArtDimensions November Show, St. Louis, MO
FORMER GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California, 2006-2009
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Artist Gallery, Fort Mason,
San Francisco, CA 2007 - 2008
Creative Art Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 2003 - 2006
New Masters Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 2003
Catherine Finn Gallery, Tiburon, California 2002
Self-taught artist
1995 - 1997
Architectural Association, Graduate Design Group
London, United Kingdom
1993 - 1994
Denmark’s International Study Program, Copenhagen, Denmark
1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, United States
1989 - 1990
Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California, United States
SOLO SHOWS
2010
Life is the Journey, Cock-A-Doodle Cafe, Oakland, California
Bridgehead Studio, Alameda, California
2009
Bridgehead Studio, Alameda, California
Sahaira, Oakland, California
2008
Novartis, Emeryville, California
Tofu Yu Cafe Deli, El Cerrito, California
Form and Space, Albatross Pub, Berkeley, California
Deep, Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg, California
2007
The Hills Swim & Tennis Club, Oakland, California
John Mark Salon, San Francisco, California
Deep & Dreamy 2
Signature Salon, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
Rhythm and Grooves
Luka's Taproom and Lounge, Oakland, California
2006
C'era Una Volta, Alameda, California
2005
Art for the Remnant
Urban Breath: Yoga - Arts - Wellness, St. Louis, Missouri
Miso Lounge, Clayton, Missouri
Erik Niemann - New West Coast Paintings,
D-Zine Hair and Art Studio, University City, Missouri
2004
Blessings & Liberty,
NorthWest Health Care Gallery, Florissant, Missouri
Distant Lands, Lemon Spalon, St. Louis, Missouri
Deep & Dreamy, Downtown Now!, St. Louis, Missouri
The Fur Source, St. Louis, Missouri
Delta Spinal Care, Clayton, Missouri
43 (restaurant), Clayton, Missouri
Strands, Clayton, Missouri
Friends Image Design, Creve Coeur, Missouri
2003
One Year in St. Louis, Salvato’s Café, St. Louis, Missouri
Friends Image Design, Creve Coeur, Missouri
Strands, Clayton, Missouri
GROUP SHOWS
2010
East Bay Open Studios, Alameda, California (June 2010)
ArtSpan Open Studios, San Francisco, California (October 2010)
2009
Visual Offering, ArtSpan Open Studios, San Francisco, California
7th Session of the Monastir International Plastic Arts Festival, Monastir,
Tunisia
2008
Art from the Heart, Piedmont, California
CALICO, One Child at a Time Benefit, Periscope Cellars, Emeryville, CA
ProArts East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, California
C'era Una Volta, Alameda, California
2007
Art on Tap, Speisekammer Restaurant, Alameda, California
Positively Ageless benefit, Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California
Artists funding the Arts benefit, Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California
Alameda on Camera, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
Green, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California
2006
As Red As, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
Joined Forces, Aroma Restaurant, Alameda, CA
New Beginnings, A Fusao Studios, Oakland, CA
Members show, Alameda Art Center, Alameda, CA
2005
Best of America! 2005, 15th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, Osage Beach, MO
Best of America! 2005, 15th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society,
Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Bolivar, MO
Artistic Creations Making a Difference
J. Schwartz Home Gallery, San Francisco, CA
AMERICA: A Visual Exploration, ArtEscape Studios, San Ramon, CA
Summer Whites - International, The Alameda Food & Wine Society
Meyer's House and Garden, Alameda, CA
Are We There Yet? Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
Summer Solstice: A Celebration of Heat and Land
ArtEscape Studios, San Ramon, CA
Aquarela “watercolor”, Alameda Art Center, Alameda, CA
The Blues, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA
2004
Meet Me In St. Louis Book Festival, St. Louis, MO
The Landing Fine Art Fair, Osage Beach, MO
Moxy Bistro, St. Louis, MO
Monarch Restaurant, Maplewood, MO
3rd ArtDtour art crawl by ArtDimensions, St. Louis, MO
From Pen to Brush (4 person show),
Florissant Valley Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Venice Cafe Street Art, St. Louis, MO
Art Outside, Alternative Art Fair,
Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, MO
Miso Lounge, Clayton, MO
Rue 13, St. Louis, MO
Nortonville Main Street Grille, Nortonville, KS
Third Fridays, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
Metro Parties at Union Station, St. Louis, MO
Union Avenue Opera Theatre, St. Louis, MO
David Kodner Personal Jeweler, Clayton, MO
ArtDimensions June Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, STLtoday.com offices, St. Louis, MO
ArtDTour #3, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Spring Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Best of Missouri! 2004, Rozier Gallery, Jefferson City, MO
First National Bank, Camdenton, MO
Delmar Lounge, St. Louis, MO
Monarch Restaurant, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Valentine's Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Mapping Memory, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
2003
ArtDimensions 3rd Annual Holiday Event, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Kiosk, Union Station, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Street Gallery, Washington Street, St. Louis, MO
David Kodner Personal Jeweler, Clayton, MO
Best of Missouri! 2004 Preview, Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO
ArtDimensions November Show, Kastle Gallery, St. Louis, MO
The Art Exposure, Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO
Downtown Now! Window Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
Best of America! 2003, 13th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, Osage Beach, MO
Epicurean Magic at the Mansion, Chatillon DeMenil Mansion, St. Louis, MO
First National Bank, Camdenton, MO
The Abstracts, Overland Park Arts Commission Juried Show,
Overland Park, KS
ArtDimensions Kastle Gallery Grand Opening Show, St. Louis, MO
Best of America! 2003, 13th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition,
National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society,
Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Bolivar, MO
Farrago, 1212 Washington, St. Louis, MO
The New Masters Gallery, Grand Opening, St. Louis, MO
Washington Avenue Summerfest, St. Louis, MO
Downtown Now! Window Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
Rue 13 Art Exhibit, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Street Gallery, Washington Street, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions 1 Year in the Lemp Art Stables Show,
Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
Metropolis Wine Club art opening, Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
The Reception, SOAR Foundation, Dave Mungenast Classic Motorcycle
Museum, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions Kiosk, Union Station, St. Louis, MO
ArtDimensions 2nd Anniversary Show, Lemp Art Stables, St. Louis, MO
2002
17th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, John G. Blank Center for the Arts,
Michigan City, IN
PUBLICATIONS
American Artist magazine, December 2008 issue, page 17
AArchitecture Newsletter, Autumn Issue 2006 Architectural Association,
London, United Kingdom
Lake Lifestyles (Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri) May & June, 2004
St. Louis Design Magazine, March 2004
Vital Voice, December 12-25, 2003
Co-author of Chasing Summer: Exploring the World on an 18-month
Honeymoon
AWARDS
2006 Best of Show, As Red As, Frank Bette Center for the Arts,
Alameda, CA
2005 House Award, Are We There Yet?, Frank Bette Center,
Alameda, CA
2005 Best of Show, The Blues, Frank Bette Center for the Arts,
Alameda, CA
2003 Bullivant Award, ArtDimensions November Show, St. Louis, MO
FORMER GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, California, 2006-2009
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Artist Gallery, Fort Mason,
San Francisco, CA 2007 - 2008
Creative Art Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 2003 - 2006
New Masters Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 2003
Catherine Finn Gallery, Tiburon, California 2002
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