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Chrissy Erhayelmulti-disciplined fine artist
There was once an unfortunate separation in the fine art world that derived from bias and superiority. A graphic designer received a different kind of public respect versus a sculptor, or a tattoo artist versus a painter. Fortunately, times are changing, and cross-disciplined artists are receiving more praise from each other; a nice breath of fresh air has arrived into the art community.
My goal is to create artwork that does not fall into a distinctive clause or subsection of the art world and I aim to engender each of my pieces to be a distinct creation. Having a distinct "style" of rendering is the least important aspect. The most important aspect, in fact, is the ability to envelope the viewer inside a subtle story. I create using modern, graphic, and traditional printmaking techniques, pen and ink methods, traditional drawing and painting methods, and integrate performance art within social experimentation.
The content of the work is illustrative in nature, yet, with the inclusion of music lyrics, poetic elements, and the integration of the english language, slight narratives come alive. Via hand-lettering and typography, I create a parallel to my past graphic design influence. Being apart of the punk and hardcore music scene has also brought such influence to my work. The dramatic emotion of heavy bridges and ominous choruses can be seen deviantly through my pen strokes.
The most influential part about creating is receiving the public's opinion of it. Regardless of age or experience level, there is always room for improvement and I believe no one can ever receive maximum efficiency as an artist. These beliefs relate back to the modern art world and current open criticisms between specific realms of art.
fine art portfolio | 2013
Idiom 1 from The Idiom Series
“A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush”
Nib pen and ink11x17
Idiom 19 from The Idiom Series
“Mad as a March Hare”
Nib pen and ink18x22
Idiom 21 from The Idiom Series
“Great Minds Think Alike”
Nib pen and ink18x22
Idiom 27 from The Idiom Series
“He Who Travels Fastest Travels Alone”
Nib pen and ink11x15
Idiom 26 from The Idiom Series
“Bees That Have Honey In Their Mouths Have Stings In Their Tails”
Nib pen and ink11x15
Idiom 28 from The Idiom Series
“A Wolf in Sheep’s Skin [Teeth Can Tear You Limb from Limb]”From New Found Glory’s Right Where We Left Off
Nib pen and ink11x15
Idiom 27 from The Idiom SeriesIt’s A Dog Eat Dog World
Nib pen and ink11x15
Idiom 29 from The Idiom Series Nib pen and ink11x15
Koji FlyerFYF Booking
Ink Drawing + Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
We Still Dream FlyerFYF Booking
Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
Pit Sisters’ Charity Flyer
Ink + Digital
11x17Digital + print
David Fincher Movie Poster Series: 1 of 3
Digital
Pre-press studies
Major League FlyerFYF Booking
Film Photo + Digital
11x178.5x114x4 Instagram
Digital + print
The MenzingersFYF Booking
Ink + Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
A Way Without Take it or Leave it EP
Ink + digital
12x12
Vinyl + cd release
Man Overboard/TSSF flyerFYF Booking
Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
Into it. Over it. flyerFYF Booking
Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
A Loss for Words flyerFYF Booking
Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
Transit flyerFYF Booking
Digital
11x178.5x114x4 InstagramBlack+Whites of each size
Digital + print
“Dream Tour”The Sunrise + Sunset Tour 2012: BN/TF/B&C
Screenprint (original digital flyers split into 4 sections)
11x17 (11x4.25 individually)
Comeback Kid flyersJacksonville, Orlando, Tampa
digital8.5x11
Untitled Portrait
Photogravure
11x14
Untitled Portrait
Photogravure
11x14
SnakeCarborundrum Aquatint w/ razor blade chine-collé
18x22
Reflections #1Victorian Mirror MonoprintEdition
Watercolor and relief inkMonoprint
11x15
Hell Hath No FuryTypography Monoprint Edition
Watercolor and relief inkMonoprint
11x15
Bought a Bride (From Brand New)Lithograph + Screenprint + chine-collé
11x15
Figurative Painting of Erin
Acrylic
10x20
Figurative Painting of Heather
Acrylic
18x22
Portrait of Nick
Acrylic
16x20
Medusa from L’Invasione
Part of a series asking strangers on the streets of Italy to observe their surroundings and pretend as if a monster was attacking them. No volunteer was directed what to do.Series of 25
Digital Illustration + Photo + Performance Art
The Furies from L’Invasione
Part of a series asking strangers on the streets of Italy to observe their surroundings and pretend as if a monster was attacking them. No volunteer was directed what to do. Series of 25
Digital Illustration + Photo + Performance Art
Chimera from L’Invasione
Part of a series asking strangers on the streets of Italy to observe their surroundings and pretend as if a monster was attacking them. No volunteer was directed what to do. Series of 25
Digital Illustration + Photo + Performance Art
