Erynn Richardson’s intricately constructed mixed-media etchings and beautiful ink and watercolor drawings belie the truth that the artist is indeed a reluctant romantic. Through her artworks, the artist attempts to capture the very essence of objects she struggles not to be attached to. Yet, by the extremely elaborate nature of her work process, Richardson informs audiences of her deep attachment to her subjects and the great depth to which she feels towards them. According to the artist, “In my artistic practice I explore how people use objects to tell stories about themselves. Objects often become metaphors for power and class; owning or displaying them weaves a narrative.” Through her process, Richardson seeks to commemorate these objects, as well question the disparity between her own skepticism of nostalgia and her inability to overcome personal longing.
Erynn Richardson (b. 1985) attended California State University, Northridge earning her BA (2007) and MA (2009) before attending California State University, Long Beach. She currently teaches art at Irvine Valley College, but is also an accomplished aerialist who teaches circus arts/aerial dance (she performed in an aerial troupe prior to attending graduate school). Her works have been exhibited in group and solo shows at galleries and museums, including the Irvine Arts Center and the University Art Museum at California State University, Long Beach. In 2013, she participated in a residency with Site Space Collections where she took a tiny trailer up to Big Sur to create original artworks based on locally-found source materials. Richardson lives and works in Long Beach, California.
