Erin Forsyth b.1981
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Erin Forsyth’s practice explores the intersection of cultural and bio-diversity through research and application of aesthetic association, taking form in film, mural and illustration works Forsyth describes as ‘contemporary archetypal’ or ‘gateway’ images. Erin has actively exhibited, produced client work and developed a personal practice working with a variety of mediums including gouache, acrylic and oil painting; video, publishing and mural art since 2000. An overview of her work reveals a dynamic visual dialogue and a strong interest in the relationship between humankind and the natural world. An interest highlighted through her publishing concept ‘Tauhou’ - aligning natural history illustrations of native flora and fauna with accessible information.
Examples of Erin’s work are held in the public collections of the Parliamentary Service Collection (Beehive), Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Puke Ariki Museum, Wallace Arts Trust, Auckland Council and on the walls of city streets and homes around the country.
Erin is the illustrator of the Department of Conservation’s annual Loder Cup award, a member of the New Zealand & American Botanical Art Societies and has a Diploma in Environment and Sustainability.
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“Selecting Erin Forsyth to illustrate the poster was a no-brainer. It wasn’t just her skill at capturing the expressions and beauty of animals that impressed us, but her work in the conservation area also resonated with our vision; to protect New Zealand’s native species.”
“Erin Forsyth’s illustrative compositions have a limitless variety of subjects...subjects are treated to a level of draughtsmanship that is as fine as one may find anywhere””
““All that is candidly dark and goopy - booty cheese passion, the delicious and grotesque - come together in Erin’s chaotic visual repertoire.” ”
““A dark gem in Auckland’s art scene” ”
Select Clients:
The Department of Conservation, Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Rugby World Cup, Auckland City Council, Puke Ariki Museum, Predator Free New Zealand, Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust, Community Waitakere, Panuku Development, Artweek Auckland, The Royal Society New Zealand, Meridian Energy, SOAR printing, Lion Breweries, Converse, Red Bull, Tiger Beer, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Jimmy D, Insight clothing, Jane Sutherland, Damaged Goods Magazine, 1:12 records, 95bFM, Empire Skate, The New Order Magazine
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