Marci%20Erspamer Works

Artist Statement

Since a very young age I have had a deep desire to connect with people. Painting has been a way to bridge the raw energies of the subconscious and a way to communicate to the world. I use acrylic to paint familiar objects that appear other worldly and mysterious. When I look at a blank canvas I see an invitation to bring an image to life. The process of painting is a reminder of the unknown and the ability to move forward regardless. There is sometimes a mixture of fear and excitement and I always think to myself “one stroke at a time”. My work has essentially become a meditative practice. I believe each piece reflects that for which I strive: seeing the universal connection to all things -- beauty, clarity and simplicity in life.


SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2012 - Connectivity, The William and Joseph Gallery, Santa Fe NM
2012 - "One" Patrick Moore Gallery, SLC Utah
2007 - ALL SORTS Torman Essential Energy Products, Richmond VA


GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2013 - Summer Solstice Event, A Gallery Salt Lake City, UT
2013 - Green, A Gallery Salt Lake City, UT
2011 - 300 Plates Fundraiser & Exhibition
2011 - Holiday Show, Art Access Salt Lake City, UT
2010 - SALT LAKE 7 Art Access Salt Lake City, UT
2010 - INSIDE / OUTSIDE Gallery Plan b Washington DC
2009 - Year End Group Show Gallery Plan b Washington DC
2009 - SMALL invitational Phoenix Gallery Park City Utah
2009 - Group Show Gallery Plan b Washington DC Gallery
2008 - ANNUAL SMALL WORKS Phoenix Gallery Park City Utah
2008 - COLLAPSITALISM Johansson Projects Oakland California
2008 - GROUP EXHIBITION Gallery L’une, Manzanita Oregon
2008 - FIGURE 8 Rebecca V Gallery, Tacoma WA
2008 - GRAND OPENING Gallery L’une, Manzanita Oregon
2007 - HOLIDAY Art Access Gallery, Salt Lake City UT
2007 - ALL MEDIA Art Works Art Center, Richmond VA
2006 - HOLIDAY Artemis Gallery, Richmond VA
2006 - ALL MEDIA Art Works Art Center, Richmond VA
2003 - ALL MEDIA Petersburg Regional Art Center, Richmond VA


AWARDS

1ST Place ALL MEDIA SHOW
Petersburg Regional Art Center, Richmond VA


RESIDENCIES

2012 - Santa Fe Artist Institute


COMMISSIONS

University of Utah Psychiatry Department
Bergen Carey, Family Portrait
Kristen Dawsen, Family Portrait
Anne Rich, Portrait
Jill Granader, Landscape
Shane Atkinson, Landscape
Shannon Conner, Landscape