Hi, my name is Erich
I am a writer and visual artist, and I live in New York City. I am currently a writers-studio member at the Center for Fiction. My essays and stories have been published in FAQNP, Matter, Metropolis, Nest, Red Line Blues, Rhizome, and Salon.
You can read my blog on Medium.
I was previously the lead art director for Google Doodles globally (2017–’24). Before that, I was an art-director on the Op-Ed desk at the New York Times, during Barack Obama’s first and second terms.
I graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, in Dallas, Texas. I earned my Eagle Scout badge from Troop 42, and my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons School of Design, at The New School.
I sing with the Fire Ensemble. I am the reigning Mr. ConTEAnental.
Writing
Fiction, essays, and poetry, mostly. I am at work on a historical 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.