Erika Beck

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Born in Zagreb Croatia, Erika worked in France, England and Germany before she permanently settled in Sydney. She studied further at the National Art School of NSW and over the past 30 years has exhibited her work in 17 solo and many selected group exhibitions in New South Wales e.g. Blake Prize, Mosman Art Prize, Hunters Hill Art Prize, Heritage Exhibition etc. She also exhibited in Melbourne, Zagreb and Barcelona. During this time she continued to develop her art through workshops and painting tours conducted by many prominent artists such as Milgate,  Woodward, Pugh, Zusters, Orban, Foye and others.

The work is expressive, contemporary and full of vibrant colour. Her landscapes reflect her fascination with the light, the silence and the timelessness of Australia. Her figure paintings and still lifes explore the relationship of the human form to objects, interiors, places and life.

Erika has been tutoring artists’ workshop at the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre since 1986. She is also a tutor for the Art Scene Mitchell School of Arts at Bathurst, the Northbridge School of Arts and makes presentations at various TAFE Colleges and to Art Societies. She regularly participates in art competitions and selected exhibitions. Erika has won numerous prizes and awards, including the 2011 North Sydney Contemporary Art Prize, 2010 Waterbrook Morrison Star Prize and the 2008 North Sydney Open Prize. She is constantly re-invigorating both her subjects and technique. The appeal of Erika’s paintings, no doubt, stems from their sheer beauty and energy.

Memberships:

Royal Art Society – Associate member

Ku-ring-gai Art Society

Mosman Art Society

Past member of Society of Miniature Arts

Past member and president of Peninsula Art Society.