About Me
Photo by Gaby Deimeke Photography
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What I really want is to discover the other |
This is where I pretend someone else is writing about me:
Erica Prasad is an emerging artist with a passion for life. After taking a few years off to travel the world and work as a tour guide, she has invested in her art and begun to translate the vault of experiences onto paper & canvas. She hopes to find a balance between creating pieces that challenge our world view and those that make our world a little more beautiful. She has an expressive style that tries to find a hint of realism while exploring the nature of color that can only be achieved through paint. Originally from Jefferson City, Missouri, she believes her foundation is deeply rooted in her family and community that raised her to be the woman she is today. She would not be an artist without their encouragement and investment. This website is designed to be an authentic insight into her work and what makes the magic happen - sharing an honest and approachable insight into what she is doing and why. She believes art has the power to change the world, and aims to create work that does just that in its own small way. Viewing her portfolio is like stepping into her mind and heart, a world of joy and beauty created with her hands. Now based in Austin, TX, Erica hopes to be a lifelong artist as she grows and experiences the world around her.
Erica Prasad is an emerging artist with a passion for life. After taking a few years off to travel the world and work as a tour guide, she has invested in her art and begun to translate the vault of experiences onto paper & canvas. She hopes to find a balance between creating pieces that challenge our world view and those that make our world a little more beautiful. She has an expressive style that tries to find a hint of realism while exploring the nature of color that can only be achieved through paint. Originally from Jefferson City, Missouri, she believes her foundation is deeply rooted in her family and community that raised her to be the woman she is today. She would not be an artist without their encouragement and investment. This website is designed to be an authentic insight into her work and what makes the magic happen - sharing an honest and approachable insight into what she is doing and why. She believes art has the power to change the world, and aims to create work that does just that in its own small way. Viewing her portfolio is like stepping into her mind and heart, a world of joy and beauty created with her hands. Now based in Austin, TX, Erica hopes to be a lifelong artist as she grows and experiences the world around her.
"What day is it?"
"It's today," squeaked Piglet.
"My favorite day," said Pooh.
"It's today," squeaked Piglet.
"My favorite day," said Pooh.
Artist Statement
I paint snapshots of tender, ordinary life. My work is a study of intimate moments of human connection that ground us and help us realize our fundamental relation to one another. Beginning with memories from my own life, I choose a frame and a color palette based on the way the experience made me feel. I use detailed textures such as fabric or wrinkles to create pieces that feel deeply personal yet universal. Combined with vibrant colors and fluid brush strokes, I aim to provide a sense of comfort and familiarity in the images portrayed. Ultimately, I hope the viewer is able to recognize a piece of their own story and move forward to see a world of hope and compassion we can create together.
Thank you for sharing in my journey.
