Mike Erikson

Ogden,UT

 

Art has always been an extension of who I am. I love creating, surrounding myself in, and learning about on all aspects of it. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to express my passion.

A major value I have that I incorporate into all my artwork is recycle/reuse. Whether it is reusing canvases and salvaging left over paint for my paintings or using discarded materials to create my sculptures, I love the idea of breathing new life into what would have ended up at a landfill.

I enjoy the process of sculpting in reverse. I start with a pile of miscellaneous parts and materials and then design the sculpture from what I have, verses designing a sculpture and then acquiring the supplies to make it. Although I do both, I like the challenge of transforming "junk" or left-over materials into upcycled art. 

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