MIXED MEDIA
ERICA AITKEN
(USA)
DETAILS
Inkjet and Silkscreen print (1/3)
Three panels of: 43 x 96.5 cm
DESCRIPTION
In A Man and His Dog, Erica Aitken captures an authentic moment between her friend Mike and his dog, Gooner, after several portrait attempts. The spontaneous affection transformed the image into a true portrait. The work also illustrates Aitken’s signature technique, combining inkjet and silkscreen printing to contrast precision with texture.
BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST
Erica Aitken is a Belgian-born artist based in Santa Cruz, California. With a background in graphic design and commercial printing, her work explores the contrast between precision and imperfection through inkjet and silkscreen techniques. By layering these mediums, she creates images that reflect social, political, and emotional uncertainty,where controlled processes meet intentional accidents.
A graduate of the École de Recherches Graphiques in Brussels, Aitken returned to art after a career in printing and design. Her current practice combines photography, printmaking, and personal narrative, reflecting the complexity of identity and memory. She is a member of the California Society of Printmakers and exhibits internationally.
Selected Exhibitions
XV Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy (2025)
Toolip Art Gallery, Vienna (2025)
The Holy Art, New York, Los Angeles, London (2024–2025)
The Salon Cruz, OBLO, IVETA, Santa Cruz, CA (2022–2024)