All artworks by Eric Fischl
Recognition
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
Biography
Eric Fischl is an acclaimed American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, widely recognized for his provocative depictions of suburban life and human relationships. Born on March 9, 1948, in New York City, Fischl grew up in Long Island before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1967. He studied art at Phoenix College and Arizona State University, eventually earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 1972.
Fischl began his career in the mid-1970s, teaching at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where he met his wife, April Gornik, also an artist. In 1978, he moved to New York City, where his career took off with works that explored complex themes of sexuality, identity, and the psychological tensions lurking beneath suburban life. Notable works like Sleepwalker (1979) and Bad Boy (1981) earned him recognition for their raw portrayal of adolescent experiences and voyeurism.
Over the years, Fischl's work has been exhibited globally, and his pieces are part of prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Guggenheim Museum. Today, he continues to influence contemporary art while living in Sag Harbor, Long Island, where he and Gornik are involved in cultural projects such as the restoration of the Sag Harbor Cinema and the establishment of The Church, an artist residency and exhibition space.
Fischl’s ongoing exploration of human emotion and suburban life has made him a leading figure in modern figurative painting.
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Nationality:
UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1948
- Artistic domains: No artwork available yet
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists