Ballroom Marfa presented two solo exhibitions Richard Erickson: The Folding Nose and Other Works in the North Gallery and Erika Blumenfeld: Lunation 1011 in South Gallery,

Of his art and process Richard Erickson only reveals these three steps: “I get an idea, I say the idea, and search for a way to make it.” Combining a unique sense of humor and wry wisdom with masterful technical skills, Erickson’s drawings, sculptures, photographs and paintings demonstrate the various ways these “ideas” are explored. For Ballroom Marfa, Erickson revives the spirit of the Fluxus. By opposing the artistic tradition of interpretation and conjecture, Erickson’s art becomes immediate and accessible. His works are complete external explorations of pure ideas.

Richard Erickson was born in 1948 and has taught high school art for 19 years in Massachusetts. The Folding Nose and Other Works represents Erickson’s first solo exhibition. Erickson’s work has been exhibited at Threadwaxing space, The Bear Gallery and published in Timothy McSweeny’s quarterly journal.

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