Artist Statement
Beyond the visible
My art is born from a personal renaissance — a conscious step away from decades of design and representation toward freedom, intuition, and emotion. I grew up in a world where craftsmanship and precision were central — values instilled by my father that still anchor my work today.
But what I longed for was more than technique: I wanted to create something not just seen, but truly felt.
‘Abstraction gives me the freedom to release control and embrace intuition.’
Through a dialogue between traditional painting techniques and digital innovation, I create visual moments that invite emotion, curiosity, and introspection. Color, light, and form carry this experience, offering space to feel and freedom to discover one’s own story.
Each work interacts with its surroundings — shifting subtly with light, echoing mood, and bringing balance or quiet tension to the space it inhabits. My goal is not to fill space with technique, but to open a door to resonance.
Beyond the visible, to what is truly felt.
— Eric Rugers
Biography
I’m Eric Rugers (b. 1970, Melbourne), an abstract artist whose journey spans over thirty years in the commercial realm — as illustrator, designer, and studio founder. In 2022, I made a conscious shift — my own artistic renaissance.
Today, my work centers on abstract photography, where images emerge from the interplay of intuition and intention. I explore the tension between control and spontaneity, clarity and blur, presence and absence — tracing the constant cycle of creation, loss, and renewal.
Influenced by the emotional depth of Matisse’s color, Rothko’s immersive fields, and Turner’s expressive light, I create visual spaces for reflection, emotion, and transformation.
Recognition and Exhibitions
2025 — Antanas Sutkus MA-g Award (Museum of Avant-garde, Switzerland)
Shortlisted for the Antanas Sutkus MA-g Awards 2025 with the series Transcending Transformations.
As part of the shortlist, the work was accepted into the museum’s permanent contemporary collection.
2025 — Hungry Eye Fair, Amsterdam
Presented a curated selection of abstract works at the Hungry Eye Fair 2025.
The exhibition reflected my transition from design to fine art, focusing on color, light, and emotional resonance.
2024 — MA-g Award Finalist (Museum of Avant-garde, Switzerland)
Finalist in the Graciela Iturbide MA-g Award for Photography.
My work was acquired for the museum’s permanent collection — a meaningful milestone in my artistic renaissance.
2025 — Silver Prize, ArtAscent (Abstraction)
Received the Silver Prize in the international Abstraction competition.
The work was featured in ArtAscent Magazine and its accompanying online exhibition.
FINE ART PRINTS
Each print is museum-grade, crafted with care on 310 gsm Hahnemühle German Etching paper and mounted on Dibond. Each work is signed, numbered, and delivered unframed in a floating mount — complete with a certificate of authenticity. Global shipping included.
Pricing upon request — get in touch for details.