BIO
Press Releases
Art Impact International - Chroma
Van Der Plas Gallery NYC
Erin Starr (American b.1970, Kansas City, MO) is a painter known for her contemporary large-scale studies of the female figure and flowers. Her work is primarily in the medium of painting using acrylic, ink, and oil.
Erin's flowers and figures embrace both form and color with bold brush strokes to show movement and warmth. Erin tries to find the beauty in what is before us even when darkness may prevail around us.
"Painting does not come from sight or touch, but my endless thoughts, racing on a journey. A journey of self discovery, beautiful, cruel, alone, and naked.
Erin graduated from Graceland University in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and was awarded the Claudia Van Bibler Award of Excellence for her work during her 4 years at Graceland University. Erin began showing her work immediately out of college in Seattle, Washington. She pursued painting the figure with passion, and realized quickly nudity is often met with controversy. Erin has exhibited continuously in Providence, Rhode Island since 2004. In addition she also had numerous exhibits in New York City. Her art has been shown in Canada, Germany, Belgium, and all over the United States. Private collectors from all across the United States as well as Europe, Nepal, and Canada have purchased her paintings. Erin continuous to travel to Europe and North America to be inspired. She currently resides in Providence, Rhode Island and loves to frequent New York City, for visits and exhibitions of her work.
Education:
Bachelors of Fine Art: Graceland University, IA, May 1992
Art Shows-Exhibits
Van Der Plas Gallery, New York City, 4 Elements, July 2019
Ad Art Show - Curated and Juried International show. New York City, Exhibited at the World Trade Center Oculus and on the streets of NY via LinkNY
Peaceful Reflections, Beco Gallery, Kansas City, MO April 2019
Flower - Power, Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, SOLO SHOW, March 2019
Women on the Edge, Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, SOLO SHOW, March 2018
Brussels Accessible Art Fair New York, National Arts Club, New York City, November 2016
Gallery Z, Atwells Avenue, Providence RI, 4 person Show, July 2016
Little Van Gogh, Belgium, Rotating Exhibiton, June 2016-present
Grand Central Station, New York City, Neighborhood Alliance Show, April 2016
Gallery Night Providence, Round 1 Winner, Vote for Art, May 2015,
Gallery Z, Atwells Avenue, Providence: Ongoing exhibiting of paintings, 2008-present
The Grand Show: Sudio Z/Gallery Z:February, 2015
Little Van Gogh, Germany, Ongoing exhibtion: 2000-present
L'Artisan Cafe: one person show: Nude Figures, March 2015
The Postcard Show: Space Womb Gallery, New York City, February, 2015
Grand Central Station, New York City, Neighborhood Alliance Show, April 2014
Waltzing Hues: Space Womb Gallery, New York City, August 2014
Monochrome: Space Womb Gallery, New York City, July 2014
SPRING, Studio Z, (Gallery Z) Providence, RI, May 2014
Square Show: Space Womb Gallery, New York City, March 2014
Blooming, Space Womb Gallery, New York City, February 2014
Group Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY 2014
Salon Style Exhibit: Studio Z, Providence RI, February 2014
Small Works Show, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, January 2014
Postcard Show, Space Womb Gallery, New York City, January 2014
The Square Show, Gallery Z, Providence RI, October 2013
Metro Gallery, Providence Amtrak Terminal, October 2013
Grand Central Station, New York City, Neighborhood Alliance Show, April 2013
Small Works Show, Gallery Z, Providence RI, March 2013
Art and Soul of Rhode Island, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, January 2012
Holiday Show, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, November 2008
Ocean State Artist, Gallery Z, Providence RI, March 2013
Erotica Show, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, February 2009
Holiday Show, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, November, 2009
Ocean State Artist, Gallery Z, Providence, RI, July 2007
La'Colombe, Solo Show, Nude Figures, Philadelphia PA, 2005 and 2006
Galerie Gora, Exposition Collective, November 2003
New Century Artist, Chelsea, New York City, Group Show, 2003
Nouveau Gallery, A Potoourri of Artistry, Plymouth MA,May, 2003
Figuartive Musings, AGORA GALLERY, SOHO, New York City, June 2001
AWARDS:
Artist of the Month , Gallery Night Providence, , Vote for Art May 2015
Award of Merit, Parkville Artist Gallery, MO 1992
Claudia Van Bibbler Award of Excellence, Graceland University, May 1992
Erin Starr Featured on Artsy
MvVo NYC Ad Art Show
Erin Starr Featured on Artnet.com
Accessible Art Fair Artist List Announced
New England Culture Magazine Artscope: Erin Starr Exhibiting at Gallery Z