Erik Bergrin

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The Cloak of Empty Experience
2012

The sad Cocoon
2013

The Chakra Coffin.
Piece 1 of a new series
2015

Sage Coffin
Piece 2 of a new series
2015

Mandala Coffin
piece 3 of a new series
2015

OPENING.
Piece 4 of a new series
2015

The Crematorium. Piece 5 of a new series
2016

Erik got his start constructing costumes to wear for nightlife, while at the same time studying psychology in college. A portfolio was put together and he got his first professional job sewing foam costumes and mascots in a puppet shop. 8 Months later, that job ended, and another was attained in a Broadway costume shop specializing in historical replicas. Every time Erik learned a new technique from the shop, he used it to make a garment, constantly experimenting. After years of designing and constructing fashion type garments, the work switched to more wearable fiber sculptures which is what it is today. Having a strong interest in meditation and psychology, he uses all of his learned realizations as symbols in the work. Eriks buddhist meditation practice takes him on retreats and workshops all over the world.

Erik Is currently in the process of creating a collection of wearable fiber sculptures that will all be shown together to create a story about a personal experience. The story is a visual retelling of a ritual ceremony in which overwhelming negative thoughts overtook and created a form of mental hell . The pieces are made using craft techniques, such as weaving and fabric coiling and using mostly organic materials. Each piece is around 7 feet tall. You can see some in construction and finished pieces as well as drawings, research, and techniques on Instagram.com/ErikBergrin as well as www.ErikBergrin.com