Erik Carrigan, “Somniphobia”
Gouache, Sumi Ink, Collaged Mixed Media Paper, 12" x 9" 2020
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BIO
Erik Carrigan suffers from rare disease known as Visual Snow Syndrome. An uncurable disorder that alters his vision. Leaving his eyes with a constant static effect. Making solid colors and shapes harder to distinguish. Having this disorder for his entire life, he was unaware of the problem, only knowing what he sees through his eyes. Later diagnosed with vertigo, the question of the two being neurotically related grew interest. It has been a constant struggle, He became motivated to further explore art as a means of translating how my eyes perceive the world we share differently.
STATEMENT
Erik’s current body of work focuses on the articulation of lines and movement. The distortion of combining colors inspired by the organic pallet of sunlight captured through eyelids. The movement and closing claustrophobic points of interest representing the constant battle of focus. Leaving the viewers eyes restless and distracted. Chasing a barrage of floaters. Losing the first, inevitably landing on another. With the slight imperfections of paint bleeding through the paper, the work separates itself from traditional Op art. Giving the illusion of static and chaos, informing the viewer there’s a lack of control.
Gouache, Sumi Ink, Collaged Mixed Media Paper, 12" x 9" 2020
SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE CONTACT INFO@COLLARWORKS.ORG FOR AN ESTIMATE.
BIO
Erik Carrigan suffers from rare disease known as Visual Snow Syndrome. An uncurable disorder that alters his vision. Leaving his eyes with a constant static effect. Making solid colors and shapes harder to distinguish. Having this disorder for his entire life, he was unaware of the problem, only knowing what he sees through his eyes. Later diagnosed with vertigo, the question of the two being neurotically related grew interest. It has been a constant struggle, He became motivated to further explore art as a means of translating how my eyes perceive the world we share differently.
STATEMENT
Erik’s current body of work focuses on the articulation of lines and movement. The distortion of combining colors inspired by the organic pallet of sunlight captured through eyelids. The movement and closing claustrophobic points of interest representing the constant battle of focus. Leaving the viewers eyes restless and distracted. Chasing a barrage of floaters. Losing the first, inevitably landing on another. With the slight imperfections of paint bleeding through the paper, the work separates itself from traditional Op art. Giving the illusion of static and chaos, informing the viewer there’s a lack of control.
Gouache, Sumi Ink, Collaged Mixed Media Paper, 12" x 9" 2020
SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE CONTACT INFO@COLLARWORKS.ORG FOR AN ESTIMATE.
BIO
Erik Carrigan suffers from rare disease known as Visual Snow Syndrome. An uncurable disorder that alters his vision. Leaving his eyes with a constant static effect. Making solid colors and shapes harder to distinguish. Having this disorder for his entire life, he was unaware of the problem, only knowing what he sees through his eyes. Later diagnosed with vertigo, the question of the two being neurotically related grew interest. It has been a constant struggle, He became motivated to further explore art as a means of translating how my eyes perceive the world we share differently.
STATEMENT
Erik’s current body of work focuses on the articulation of lines and movement. The distortion of combining colors inspired by the organic pallet of sunlight captured through eyelids. The movement and closing claustrophobic points of interest representing the constant battle of focus. Leaving the viewers eyes restless and distracted. Chasing a barrage of floaters. Losing the first, inevitably landing on another. With the slight imperfections of paint bleeding through the paper, the work separates itself from traditional Op art. Giving the illusion of static and chaos, informing the viewer there’s a lack of control.