Artist Statement
Feeling is living and experiencing
It’s about letting go of the deeply embedded figurative system within me. I grew up in a world where technique and representation were central. My father taught me the value of craftsmanship and precision — which still forms the foundation of my work.
But what I missed was emotion. The longing to create something that isn’t merely seen, but truly felt.
‘Abstraction gives me the freedom to release control and embrace intuition.’
I strive for art that is not just about an experience, but an experience in itself. Through a dialogue between traditional painting techniques and digital innovation, I create visual moments that invite emotion, curiosity, and introspection. My process is intuitive, yet deliberate — shaped by layers, rhythm, and balance.
Color, light, and form are the carriers of this experience. They offer a space to feel, and the freedom to discover your own story.
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 am Eric Rugers (b. 1970, Melbourne), an abstract artist driven by a deep connection to craftsmanship and emotion. From an early age, I was drawn to capturing the world through drawing. I began my career in commercial illustration and later expanded into graphic design, teaching myself the tools of the trade and founding my own studio in 1998.After more than 30 years in the commercial field, I shifted my focus to fine art in 2022. My current work centers on abstract photography — intuitive yet deliberate images that evoke emotion, introspection, and transformation.
Inspired by artists such as Matisse, Rothko, and Turner, I explore the tension between control and spontaneity, clarity and blur, presence and absence.
Through abstraction, I aim to connect with what lies beneath the surface — offering space for contemplation, resonance, and personal interpretation.
Recognition
2024 — MA-g Award Finalist (Museum of Avant-garde)Selected as a finalist for the Graciela Iturbide MA-g Award for Photography, organized by the Museum of Avant-garde in Switzerland. One of my works was acquired for the museum’s permanent collection — a meaningful milestone in my transition from design to fine art.
2025 — Silver Prize, ArtAscent (Abstraction)
Received the Silver Artist Prize in ArtAscent’s international Abstraction competition. My work was featured in the accompanying magazine and exhibited online.
2025 — Hungry Eye Fair, Amsterdam
Exhibiting at Hungry Eye Fair — an international photography and art fair held in Amsterdam in September.
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.