I first stumbled upon the haunting and ethereal work of Eric Blum on Pinterest of all places! It was just one image, but it captivated my imagination. There was something other-worldly, soulful, gentle and transparent about the work that drew me in and made me feel.

As it turns out, his entire body of work has a similar effect for me. There is a sense that his work is capturing blurry impressions – perhaps early memories that can’t be carved out with hard lines and sharp edges, the way things look when you don’t quite look straight at them, or remember your dreams just before waking.

There is something poetic and not at all literal in his work that speaks to me. The organic and gently layered shapes and lines allow perception to become reality.

His technique fascinates me as well – this entire collection is a mixture of ink, silk and beeswax on canvas. I imagine a process similar to the one of really coming to know oneself – slow, patient and deeply rewarding.

Somehow these pieces remind me that we can be at peace with the unknown. In a world where our daily task seems to be to control it, I find in Eric’s work a reminder to let go instead. In letting go, we find a sweeter, wilder song to sing, a more adventurous path to trod, and more open arms to embrace the surprises that await us.

xo
s.