About Erik Bergrin:
Erik Bergrin is an artist and costume designer/ maker based in NYC. Bergrin presents a nine piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment. You can keep up with the latest of the work on Instagram.com/ErikBergrin.
This is a weaving from a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
Materials: wool, beads, rocks
This measures 33inches long with the fringe on each side, 22" without the fringe, by 19 inches wide
By Erik Bergrin
The weaving measures:
28inches long but 34inches with the fringe
19 3/4inches wide
4.5 deep at its head which is the deepest point
This is a flat weaving with a woven doll on the front made of dyed reed. It’sfrom a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
By Erik Bergrin
The weaving measures:
28inches long but 34inches with the fringe
19 3/4inches wide
4.5 deep at its head which is the deepest point
This weaving is a multi colored flat weaving with a coiled doll on the front of it. The doll was made using coiling of different fabrics to create the 3D effect. The head has a bell embedded in it. The piece is a representation of expelling inner demons. The doll was visualized using meditation techniques that bring up inner demons or things that need to be worked on. The weaving took many hours, and during this time the demon that I wanted to get rid of was worked on using analytical meditation. The bell represents a sound used as a way to snap your attention into knowing that this will all end and to not put too much weight into the problem. Hang this to remind yourself not to waste the precious pending time you have left. Focus on sorting out whats in your mind, find out what you don’t want to be there, and expel it one by one.
By Erik Bergrin
The weaving measures:
26.5” long (37inches with the fringe)
18.25” wide
3” deep
This is a weaving from a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
This is a flat weaving with a woven doll on the front of it made of dyed reed.
The doll was made weaving reed around a base to create the 3D effect. The piece is a representation of expelling inner demons. The doll was visualized using meditation techniques that bring up inner demons or things that need to be worked on. The weaving took many hours, and during this time the demon that I wanted to get rid of was worked on using analytical meditation. The bell represents a sound used as a way to snap your attention into knowing that this will all end and to not put too much weight into the problem. Hang this to remind yourself not to waste the precious pending time you have left. Focus on sorting out whats in your mind, find out what you don’t want to be there, and expel it one by one.
The weaving measures:
26.5” long but 37inches with the fringe
18.25” wide
3” deep
By Erik Bergrin
This measures 29" with fringe and 21" long without
by 19" wide
This is a weaving from a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
The project is divided into 9 parts, First the candles are lit in piece 1, then piece 2 is when the cleansing of the sage happens. After this comes the the ringing of the singing bowl to show the ceremony has begun.
The next piece will show the body opening ready for all the thoughts to come out, then the then the crematorium which shows you burning in your own thoughts. It is a large chimney structure. This weaving is a representation of the Crematorium piece.
The next one is the cocoon where your are solidified in your own mental torment. The last 3 pieces are based on the rainbow body phenomenon. Where at the time of death if you become enlightened your body shoots out into rainbow light. Each piece is shown with rainbow threads getting blacker showing that everything is pure is being taken away. The project was made as a reminder to stop this cycle. Concentrate on every thought and let them arise and fall.
**This is a representation of the large sculpture which stands around 6ft 8in tall and is made of wool, cotton, jute, and metal.. The first photo is of the weaving. The next photos are of the piece itself. What is for sale is the first photo, the weaving representation. The weaving is made of wool and has beads sewn on it.
By Erik Bergrin
The weaving measures:
40inches long
28.5inches wide
4 deep at its head which is the deepest point
This weaving is a multi colored flat weaving with a coiled doll on the front of it.
The doll was made using coiling of different fabrics to create the 3D effect. The head has a bell embedded in it. The piece is a representation of expelling inner demons. The doll was visualized using meditation techniques that bring up inner demons or things that need to be worked on. The weaving took many hours, and during this time the demon that I wanted to get rid of was worked on using analytical meditation. The bell represents a sound used as a way to snap your attention into knowing that this will all end and to not put too much weight into the problem. Hang this to remind yourself not to waste the precious pending time you have left. Focus on sorting out whats in your mind, find out what you don’t want to be there, and expel it one by one.
By Erik Bergrin
Width: 18.5 inches
Height: 22 inches, 31 inches with fringe on top and bottom
This is a weaving from a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
The project is divided into 9 parts, First the candles are lit in piece 1, then piece 2 is when the cleansing of the sage happens. After this comes the the ringing of the singing bowl to show the ceremony has begun.
The next piece will show the body opening ready for all the thoughts to come out, then the then the crematorium which shows you burning in your own thoughts, This next piece is called "The Cocoon, " and its where your are solidified in your own mental torment.
The last 3 pieces are based on the rainbow body phenomenon. Where at the time of death if you become enlightened your body shoots out into rainbow light. Each piece is shown with rainbow threads getting blacker showing that everything is pure is being taken away. This tapestry is a representation of piece 7, The Disappearing of the Rainbow Body 1. The project was made as a reminder to stop this cycle. Concentrate on every thought and let them arise and fall.
By Erik Bergrin
Width: 19 inches
Height: 26 inches
This is a weaving from a 9 piece collection called, "Shadowwork," last shown at Marlborough Contemporary Gallery in NYC, the Gallery of Arts and Crafts in Boston, The State Historical Museum in Moscow Russia, and Y Gallery NYC. In my 9 part series called, each sculpture is a representation of the ritualistic story about creating our own mental torment.
The project is divided into 9 parts, First the candles are lit in piece 1, then piece 2 is when the cleansing of the sage happens. After this comes the the ringing of the singing bowl to show the ceremony has begun.
The next piece will show the body opening ready for all the thoughts to come out, then the then the crematorium which shows you burning in your own thoughts, This next piece is called "The Cocoon, " and its where your are solidified in your own mental torment.
The last 3 pieces are based on the rainbow body phenomenon. Where at the time of death if you become enlightened your body shoots out into rainbow light. Each piece is shown with rainbow threads getting blacker showing that everything is pure is being taken away. This tapestry is a representation of piece 8, The Disappearing of the Rainbow Body 2. The mouth is shown throwing up the rainbow threads and it gets blacker from the bottom. The project was made as a reminder to stop this cycle. Concentrate on every thought and let them arise and fall.