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Eric Farache's work is informed by his ongoing
observations and sketching, which he has
maintained for the past 20 years. His drawings
have become the backbone to his artistic practice,
a continuing regime of sketching drawn from
the world around him, which also influences
his painting and photography. After graduating
from OCAD in 1994, he earned his MFA from the
University of Leeds in 2000, and has continued to focus on photography
while mounting exhibitions on a regular basis for the past 20 years.
Write Down the Line
Eric Farache
Artist Statement
When seeking inspiration for this project, Farache looked at medical
images of the brain and found that the longer he stared at them, the more
they resembled clouds. He began to see all sorts of shapes in the ridges
of the brain and lines that formed images of people, hands and animals.
Farache took this inspiration and created an image of the brain that has
recognizable forms. His drawing is laser cut from 1/4" plexiglass, casting
a shadow that creates a dramatic, thought-provoking piece.
