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Artist Statement:
Early on I was influenced by
the "Hairy Who" and the
Imagists painters of Chicago.
I discovered the works of
Joseph Cornell at this time as
well. Taking the canvas into 3
dimensions just seemed a
natural move for my art
because of those influences.
Cartoon images, Toys,
Fireworks, Christmas,
religion, politics, symbolism,
and patterns are what my
images reflect. I often
incorporate optical effects in
my works to make them seem
visually active. Take a trip
to Candy land my paintings
seem to evolve there. Being
one of the first of the
Saturday morning cartoon
generation certainly
influences the look of my
paintings. Under the colorful
world sometimes lurk darker
happenings. The whimsical
world of my images I hope are
singular. I have worked to
have a singular vision and
paint with a unique approach.
The paintings as art objects
are important to me. I guess I
just like to make unusual
things. Please enjoy my vision
and I hope you are entertained
by it.
Eric A. Ton...
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Artist Galleries:
Currently looking for a new
gallery. Works available
directly from artist.
Portrait, interior and other
Commissions available....
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Artist Reviews:
Lumpin Times - Chicago
" Eric Ton's work takes the
viewer on a whimsical
excursion into symbolically
rich and technically masterful
paintings and assemblages. Ton
is a wizard in the
manipulation of perspective,
and he's added a few
dimensions to the three most
of us our familiar with. In
"Pleasent ...
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Exhibitions for Eric Ton:
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Some Shows:
Sandhills Community College - Pinehurst, NC 11/08 - 12/08
Greensboro College - Greensboro, NC 9/08
Fayetteveille Museum of Art - Fayetteville, NC 4/08 - 5/08
The Campbell House - Southern Pines, NC - 1/07
Sandhills Community College - Pinehurst, NC 11/06
Unrelated Triplets - Winston Salem, NC 6/97
Southeastern Spectrum - Milton Rhoades Gallery 5/97
Drum Factory - Around the Coyote, Chicago, IL 8/94, 8/95
Five Masters - Aldo Castillo Gallery, Chicago IL 10/94
The Remains Theater - Chicago, IL 6/93
Nickel Show - The Edge Gallery Villa Park, IL 10/88
One man show - The Edge Gallery Villa Park, IL 4/84
I have show in numerous solo and group shows. My work has also been seen in Resturants and theaters around Chicago over the last 25 years. Always looking for places and people to show with.
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