Hi, my name is Erich
I am a print-maker and song-writer in New York City. My essays and stories have been published in FAQNP, Matter, Metropolis, Nest, Red Line Blues, Rhizome, and Salon.
I was previously creative director for Google Doodles (2017–’24). I was creative director of Matter magazine (2013–’17). Before that, I was an art-director on the Op-Ed desk at the New York Times (2012–’13). I’ve published various ’zines along the way.
I was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1981. I graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. I earned my Eagle Scout badge from Troop 42, and my BFA from Parsons School of Design, at The New School.
I sing with the Fire Ensemble. I am a writers-studio member at the Center for Fiction. I am the reigning Mr. ConTEAnental (2023).
You can read my blog on Medium.
Writing
Historical fiction, essays, and poetry, mostly. I am working on a novel set in 1936 in California. I publish zines and other various ephemera.
Artworks
I use watercolor on paper. I build sculptures in wood, cardboard, and sometimes metal. My visual art explores themes of nature, langscape, animals, creatures and their environment.
Video
I write and direct short videos. I look for universal themes in individual human stories. I make tiny videos about remarkable artists. I've direceted videos about US military veterans, and climate change (with chickens).
Interactive
I develop digital publications, animated stories, and guidebooks on mobile devices and also in print.
Animation
I work with time and sequence to create looping GIFs and short animations. I use stop-motion photography with collage and digital painting.