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explore spatial depth and beauty. His art creates moods
of mystery and wonder in an elegant and architectural
kind of way. Erik is intrigued by the possible unseen
forces, structures and realities which lie just beneath his
normal, everyday experience of life.
"When I paint, layers, colors and patterns re-emerge by a
process of scraping. My architectural experience is
somehow always there, guiding me though the creation
of each painting."
Erik started painting in architecture school in the mid
1990s. Then, he used flat tools to paint chipboard for
architectural models. In 2002, while on an 18-month trip
around the world with his wife Jennifer, he started
painting professionally and knew this was his life's purpose.
Since 2002, well over one hundred of Erik's paintings have
been on public display around the United States. More
than one hundred paintings have been collected
throughout ten US states as well as Australia and Mexico.
In late 2007, Erik was selected to have his art represented
by the SFMOMA Artist Gallery in San Francisco. In 2008,
three of Erik's paintings will be displayed for 2-1/2 years at
the United States Embassy in Dili, Timore-Leste (formally
known as East Timor) through the ART in Embassies
program of the United States State Department.
Erik was born in 1971 in California, and is a self-taught
artist. His architecture education was in California,
Kansas, Copenhagen, Denmark and London, England.
Self-taught artist
1995 - 1997
Architectural Association,
Graduate Design Group
London, United Kingdom
(article and pics of Erik's 10-year reunion)
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 EXHIBITIONS
2008
Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg, California
2007
The Hills Swim & Tennis Club, Oakland, California
John Mark Salon, San Francisco, California (ongoing)
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
pictures of the show
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 EXHIBITIONS
2008
East Bay Open Studios, Fourth Street Studio, Berkeley, CA
C'era Una Volta, Alameda, CA
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
pictures of the show
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
AArchitecture Newsletter, Autumn Issue 2006 Architectural Assocation, London, England
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
CURRENT AND FORMER GALLERY REPRESENTATION
SFMOMA Artist Gallery, San Francisco, CA since November 2007
4th Street Studio, Berkeley, CA since April 2006
(current representation)
Creative Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO January 2003 - December 2006
(former representation)
New Masters Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2003 (gallery closed)
Catherine Finn Gallery, Tiburon, CA 2002
(former representation/gallery now closed)C'era Una Volta
www.noaps.org
www.art-exchange.com
www.artdimensions.org
www.frankbettecenter.org
www.chasingsummer.com
photos of Erik, his trips, etc.