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Erik Parker is a German-born American artist based in New York City. He is celebrated for his fluorescent, psychedelic painting style that blends pop culture with art history.
His style is often described as "Pop-Surrealism" or "Psychedelic Pop." It features high-key, neon colors, intricate layers, and biomorphic forms that look like they are melting or morphing.
He is best known for three main motifs: "Heads" (grotesque but colorful portraiture), "Landscapes" (twisted, alien-like tropical scenes), and "Hieroglyphics" (text-heavy, graffiti-inspired compositions).
Parker cites a diverse range of influences, including underground comics (MAD Magazine), hip-hop album covers, graffiti, and classical modernist painters like Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Francis Bacon.
His works are in major permanent collections, including MoMA (NYC), SFMOMA (San Francisco), and the Brooklyn Museum.
He primarily works with acrylic on canvas, often using airbrush techniques to achieve his signature smooth gradients and glowing effects.
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