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Eric is a proud Austinite, but has been living and working in New York City since 1996. His work has been published in The New York Times Style Magazine, ESPN -the Magazine, Vogue, New York Magazine, Fortune, Wired, Interview, Paper, Spin, and People, as well as many others. His commercial clients range from A & E Entertainment, The History Channel, Sony/Columbia BMG, and EURO SCG to book projects for Yoko Ono / Galerie LeLong. In 2009 his work was included in the USA/NBC Character Project, published by Chronicle Books and produced by the Aperture Foundation. For his contribution he was nominated for a book award by NYPH. He lives in the East Village with a garden view and old men playing dominoes, arguing on the stoop.
Education:
California College of The Arts. San Francisco, CA. 95. BFA Drawing and Photography
Shows/ Exhibits/ Auctions:
2018 Cast of Characters: The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, NYC. Curated by Liz Collins
2016 American Photography / Selected AP 32
2015 Aperture Foundation, Benefit and Auction. The Ballad Live. Monday, Oct 26th
2011 Aperture Foundation, Benefit and Auction. Monday, Oct 17th
2010 Bailey House Auction. Thursday, Feb 25th
iGavel, Emerging Artist Auction-Daniel Cooney Fine Art, Jan. 14“ Feb. 4th
2009 "Unseen" Randall Scott Gallery, BK, NY-Curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel, Oct 22nd
"Wild Things" at Stricola Gallery, NYC, Curated by Greg Garry 5/2/09
2008 “ Character Project, published by Chronicle Books and produced by the Aperture Foundation. Toured across North America (five cities): NY, Chicago, Philadelphia, (Ace Gallery) Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Press:
Photo District News, August 2005: Saving Face: The Tips Issue, Page 34 Books:
2008 American Character: A Photographic Journey, by Chronicle Books and Produced by the Aperture Foundation.
2002 Brotherhood, by American Express Publishing. Awards:
2009 Nominated for a book award by the NYPH, curated by Jody Quon, Chris Boot, William A. Ewing, and Jon Levy
2005 and 2006 Eric was included in American Photography collection, chaired by Kathy Ryan
Photo by Jonathan Saunders