Drawings by Eric Thomas Bostrom:
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Statement:
Combining obsessive detail-oriented mark making with a myriad of non-traditional materials, Eric Thomas Bostrom produces hybrid drawings that are fluid, dreamlike, psycho-sexual surrealist images. These images are fueled by biology, mechanics and anatomy to evoke a primal sexuality with an undertone of the occult.
Bio:
A born draftsman, Eric Thomas Bostrom received a BA in Studio Art at Sonoma State University under a split emphasis encompassing traditional printmaking and oil painting. As such, his work blurs the line between painting and drawing, employing classic techniques with modern materials.
Eric Thomas Bostrom has shown internationally in such places as Melbourne Australia, Tucheng City Taiwan, Vancouver Canada, Los Angeles California and many places in between. His work has been shown alongside and participated in groupshows featuring Andy Warhol, Audrey Kawasaki, Joao Ruas, Travis Louie, Luke Chueh, Brian Viveros and many more. Eric Thomas Bostrom currently resides in Santa Rosa, California with his wife and daughter.
Technique:
I work primarily in ballpoint using col-erase light blue and red underneath to give texture to the lines. The addition of gesso makes for wild hues and the occasional application of plain rubbing alcohol creates an array of purples. Additionally, I utilize black sharpie and black matte spraypaint.
Education:
GATE (K - 9) > ArtQuest (Highschool, 1997) > SRJC (AA, 2000) > SSU (BA, 2002 Studio Art).
Thank you for your interest
2017
'33rd Annual Art From The Heart Exhibition', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA2016
'32nd Annual Art From The Heart Exhibition', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA'Matroyshka group show', Brew, Santa Rosa, CA
2015
'Matroyshka group show', Brew, Santa Rosa, CA'#Freeartfridaysr group show', Brew, Santa Rosa, CA
'31st Annual Art From The Heart Exhibition', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA
2014
'30th Annual Art From The Heart Exhibition', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA2013
'29th Annual Art From The Heart Exhibition', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA'Group Show', Curated by Jared Powell, Society: Culture House, Santa Rosa, CA
'Tattoos + Art', Tora Sumi Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2012
'Drawing Rally', ArtStart, Santa Rosa, CA'Thought Nachos: Issue 3', Thought Nachos
'I Like Soup', Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Norfolk, VA
'Enter the Void', Ayden Gallery, Vancouver, BC
'2012 'Staches and Spokes', Staches and Spokes, Santa Rosa, CA
'Odditorium Detroit', District VII, Detroit, MI
2011
'Art From The Heart 2011', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA2010
Cartilagine n.0 - 'Beautiful Maladies' - May 2010 - Bergamo, ItalyFire Mass Zine #1 - April 2010
'Art From The Heart 2010', Sonoma State University Art Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA
‘The Devil Made Me Do It’, WWAgallery, Culver City, CA
2009
‘Brooklyn or Bust’, Penngrove Trainstation, Penngrove, CASelected Reader Artist, July 2009, Juxtapoz Magazine Online:
http://www.juxtapoz.com/Reader-Art/reader-art-eric-thomas-bostrom
2008
'The Drawing Room', Thinkspace Los Angeles, CA, Curator Audrey Kawasaki'West County Film Society', Sebastopol, CA
'Day of the dead', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA
2007
'West County Film Society', Sebastopol, CA'Wild Things Group Show', FAD Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
'National Carney Graphic', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma CA
'Ice Flo', Ice Cave a-go-go, Sebastopol, CA
'&blue', A Street Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA, Curator Dominic Egan
'REACH+', Tucheng City, Taiwan
'Shocking True Confessions', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA
2006
'CALACAS: A skeletal look at Day of the Dead', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA'The Munny Show', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA
'Paranormal Paramours', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA
2005
'Skeleton Keys: Unlocking the spirit', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA'Tunnel Visions', Boomerang Gallery, Petaluma, CA
'Scrap Paper Project', Online
'Bright Lights', A Street Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA
2004
‘Untitled Group Show’, Moxie, Santa Rosa, CA‘Recent Drawings’, Sawyer’s News, Santa Rosa, CA
2003
‘The Curatorial Eye: Fifteen Perspectives’, SMOVA, Santa Rosa, CA Curator David D’Andrade© 2024 Eric Thomas Bostrom