"Facing It"

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 Opening  Reception

July 13th  4:00-7:00pm

Showing all month

 Erica Collins was born in New York City to two photographers,

emerging into a creative world from the beginning. Her mother, a fashion

photographer with a studio in the West Village, served as mentor and

muse, often bringing Erica on shoots and into the heart of the creative

process. These early experiences shaped a deep appreciation for visual

storytelling and the power of portraiture. Erica began her formal education

at Duchess Community College where she received the Gold Medal for the

Arts. She continued her studies at California College of Arts in Oakland,

California, where she majored in sculpture and ceramics.

Today, driven by a fascination with the human condition, Erica’s

work focuses on the face as a mirror of emotion, memory, and identity. She

seeks to capture fleeting moments of honesty, intimacy, and presence. Her

art invites viewers to connect, reflect, and engage with the nuances of the

human experience.