Born (1978) and raised in the vibrant Chicago area, Eric Mogensen's artistic journey is a captivating blend of abstract and realist influences. As a fifth-generation artist, Eric's passion for the craft was ignited at the tender age of 4, and his artistic flame has burned brightly ever since. Initially immersing himself in the world of fine art, he later transitioned into the realm of commercial artistry.
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Eric embarked on his artistic education at Southern Illinois University, where he delved into the realm of Fine Arts before making a seamless transition to Visual Communications. His career path led him to become the Creative Director for innovative start-ups and later, managing a creative team at a prominent Fortune 500 marketing company. Over three decades, Eric has tirelessly honed his skills, traversing the spectrum of artistic expression from traditional fine art painting and illustrations to the dynamic world of graphic design.
A generational artist, Eric possesses a unique blend of classical training and tech-savviness, resulting in a methodology that allows him to bring his visions to life. His distinctive artistic style hovers at the intersection of figuration and abstraction, employing semi-abstraction as its foundational approach. The power in his works doesn't derive from precise replication of landscapes but rather from the evocative essence of the locations, capturing the transformative journey of self-expression and place. Among Eric's favored subjects are the physical landscapes that envelop his home in Northern Illinois.
Eric possesses an innate ability to craft compelling images and patterns on canvas. His art seamlessly melds color, texture, and gestures into harmonious and beguiling compositions. His artistic process is profoundly physical, a dance of controlled and improvisational color application.
Eric explains his approach with eloquence, stating, "My method isn't about maintaining a rigid grip on the outcome; it's about influencing and guiding it through the creative process, allowing it to assume its final form. I remain steadfast in channeling expression and emotion into my work. My paintings evolve through a deliberate yet unintentional journey of mark-making, a fusion of intention and spontaneity."
Eric shares his artistic creations with the world through his website and his studio located near the bustling heart of Chicago, Illinois. His art, a captivating fusion of abstract and realist elements, continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts, embodying the essence of his creative evolution and unwavering passion for self-expression through art.
Eric displays and sells his art through his website and in his studio near Chicago, Illinois.