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“OCEANIC TEMPLES” Bridgeport Brewpub, Portland, OR. August & September 2008.  Scroll to the bottom for a few words on this show.

Oceanic Temple 011
36"x40"x1.5", Acrylic and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 010
36"x40"x1.5", Acrylic and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 001
18"x23", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on wood, 2008

Oceanic Temple 002
18"x23", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on wood, 2008

Oceanic Temple 003
18"x23", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on wood, 2008

Oceanic Temple 004
18"x23", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on wood, 2008

Oceanic Temple 005
15.5"x28"x1.5", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 006
15.5"x28"x1.5", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 009
30"x40"x1.5", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 007
28"x35"x1.5", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on panel, 2008

Oceanic Temple 008
30"x40"x1.5", Acrylic,surfing magazines and mixed media on panel, 2008

“Oceanic Temples”, Show Statement:

This series is an exploration of new techniques and a new direction for me. It deals with an abstract concept of spirituality and a deep connection with the ocean. The inspiration stems from the conclusion that the ocean is one of the most important things in my life. I can rely on it for happiness, comfort, and a place to purify my mind, body and soul. It’s a place of refuge for me and it’s worth worshiping and protecting. I feel this series is the closest my work has come to expressing truth, and as an artist, I believe the pursuit of finding truth in my work is an important aspect of art making and discovering who I am. – Erik Abel 2008



Some Things Just Line Up Perfect
18"x18", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Pacific Drift 2
18"x12", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Pacific Drift 1
18"x12", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Wood Waves
10"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Slow and Steady
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 006
18"x12", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 007
18"x12", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 009
12x12, Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 008
12"x12", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Detail

Kooky
80"x30", Acrylic and mixed media on panel, 2008
Commission

“Ripple: Art Effecting Oceans” Art Whino Gallery, Washington DC :: June 20&21 2008 ::  Contact Art Whino Gallery for Pricing & Availability. Ph: 301.567.8210

Luna
48"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

The White Cypress 1
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

The White Cypress 2
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

The Blue Cypress
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 001
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 002
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 003
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Fish Out of Water 004
24"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2011

Solitary Lines
11"x21", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Black Tide
31"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Cloudy Autumn
32.5"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Detail

Here Comes the Downpour
43"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Grow With the Flow
24"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Far Away From Home and Feeling Just Fine
28"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

All the Flora on the Shore
32.5"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

A Passing Shower on an Otherwise Sunny Day
32"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

DetailDetail

The Longest Ride
68"x11, Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Low Tide
72"x20"x20", Carved Wood, Acrylic and mixed media, 2008

Endless Lines
48"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Moments I
24"x12", Acrylic, block print, pencil, marker and spray paint on wood, 2008

Moments II
24"x12", Acrylic, rock, block print, pencil, marker and spray paint on wood, 2008

Moments III
24"x12", Acrylic, pencil, marker and spray paint on wood, 2008


Photo: James Walker

Gallery Installation – Art Whino
Oregon beach rocks, acrylic paint, 2008

Cypress Point 1
24"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Cypress Point 2
24"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Swell 2
48"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Swell 3
48"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008
$500

Swell 1
48"x24", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Weather Pattern 1
24"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Weather Pattern 2
24"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Coastal Cypress 2
36"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008
$350

Coastal Cypress 1
36"x36", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Secret
41"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008
$$450
Available at Green Flash Gallery

Tidal
41"x11", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Sur 1
12"x14", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

Sur 2
12"x14", Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 2008

NW Seas
12x16, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

I Love the Oregon Coast, I Love the Oregon Rain
20x12, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

The Cypress
18x24, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Incoming Storm
24x14, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

The Forecast
43x24, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Untitled
12x12, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Pacific Nomad
12x16, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Forces
16x16, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Planted in the Sea
12x16, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

The Source
28x20, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Untitled
28x18, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008

Growth
18x24, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008
Commission

Pacifico
40x28, Acrylic and mixed on panel, 2008
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