Erik Tlaseca's "Crystal Meth Vampires" is a monochromatic drawing featuring bold, fluid black strokes creating abstract, organic forms that suggest movement and transformation. The composition presents a mirrored symmetry with what appear to be stylized figures or creatures, evoking themes of identity and metamorphosis. The work employs a minimalistic yet expressive technique, focusing on texture and contrast. Tlaseca's piece reflects his exploration of shifting identities and memory, influenced by his background in interdisciplinary art and his experiences in diverse cultural environments. ...
Erik Bernado Tlaseca Gaona
(Mexico, CDMX, 1989)
Interdisciplinary visual artist. His work addresses themes that arise from unattainable memories and images that touch on territorial transformations and changes in identity. He studied Plastic and Visual Arts at the ENPEG "La Esmeralda". In 2017 he was part of the Photographic Production Seminar of Centro de la Imagen. In 2014-2015 and 2018-2019 he was the recipient of the FONCA Young Creators scholarship and between 2019 and 2020 he was part of the BBVA - MACG grant program. He has done artistic residency programs at Motel Spatie, Holland, at WRO Art Center, Poland, and at KUNCI Cultural Studies Center, Indonesia, as well as participated in various group exhibitions, including the Jakarta Biennial in Indonesia. He is a founding member of the Cooperativa Cráter Invertido, Zungale, Taller de Producción Editorial. ...
