I’ve known Erik Otto for a number of years and have always been amazed by his work. It seems he bears his heart on the canvas. Bright colors, organic forms, dripping paint and an ever evolving concept in his work has made him a popular artist for number of publications, residencies and exhibitions nation wide. Recently we went over to his art studio to check up on a few things he has lined up for this year.
Erik Otto in his Mission art studio.
Erik shares a warehouse space with these artist who work with a variety a mediums including sewing, photography and woodwork.
He’s also crafted a wood shop which he’s currently using to construct a glass house.
Every single thing inside Erik’s studio has been reclaimed, mainly from his residence time at the SF Dump: from his paint, brushes, and wood panels to his flat files, tools and electronics.
The studio has a beautiful view of the Mission District from Potrero Hill to Bernal Heights.
Otto’s most recent work has been focused on the idea of opposing forces, light vs. dark, color vs. monochrome, and so on. The current collection has a repetitive them of circles, which really to draw the eye in.
This painting is available on our online shop.
Thank you Erik for inviting us over for a delightful visit. We love you!!!
To learn more about Erik Otto visit his website at erikotto.com.
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