Erika Rier
@erikarier
Interdisciplinary artist making ceramics and zines while secretly writing science fiction novellas.
Watch my silly video and then buy my silly ceramics and zines. 30% off with code DOLDRUMS to help spare me and my business from the mistakes of greedy men. www.erikarier.com
MY COMIC WAS JUST NOMINATED FOR AN IGNATZ AWARD!!!!!!!!! You could buy of this comic which I cut by hand for every single copy here: www.erikarier.com/shop/beholden
Ok, it’s that time again, you know the time when you all go outside but I hate going outside so I’m not at any of those fun summer markets you all love so I try to entice you to look at your screen for a few minutes in order to snag a good deal on some ceramics and comics. www.erikarier.com
My fall class schedule is moving fast! 1 class is sold out & others are down to one spot. My goal w/teaching is to keep things fresh so I’m working on designing a 2 year class cycle. I’m so excited to spend time w/you in my studio making so many ceramic goodies. www.erikarier.com?category=Cla...
Sat outside in the hot sun this morning gold lustering a bunch of ring dishes to bring to @iconconference.bsky.social Roadshow on Thursday in Baltimore. The lamp is not coming along for the trip but did help to fill up my kiln.
In a summer of tight turnarounds, I’ve finished making work to bring to ICON & now I’m trying to get 12 ceramic bottles in the kiln by the end of Monday so they’re ready to glaze as soon as I get back for a cool convenience store themed show I’m part of here in Portland.Here’s my life 7 days a week:
A new batch of ceramics has been added to my shop including some monstrous ladies and a very rude soup bowl. www.erikarier.com?category=Cer...
If you’re in Portland, Oregon this Friday swing by @thepurpledoorpdx.bsky.social for a new group show, Nostalgia Potluck. I’m bringing all of the darkness of childhood to a show that will mostly be super fun I’m sure. Take a peek at my piece, The Nothing.
I love making ceramic libraries filled w/ceramic books. Coming up w/the book titles is my favorite part. In this set: How to Tell When You are the Problem, Stories You Don’t Want to Hear but Need to Listen To, Stop Licking Boots, & Don’t Tread on that Guy Because He’ll Get the Sads. bit.ly/4ydMOMr
In 10 days I’m doing my first public speaking in front of a very large group of people at a conference. To hype myself up I’ve been making videos where I talk at a camera which is not comfortable for me but is good practice. Here’s a video of me encouraging you to go do something you suck at too
Hey friends! I’m back after a little break for my mental health from the endless nightmare that is the world and I made a whole art show about it. If you find yourself in Corvallis, OR check out my show, Veruca’s Daughters, at The Arts Center through July 25th. theartscenter.net/erika-rier-v...
Come play along at Eve’s House & create your own original sin. There’s lots of fun to be had w/angels, books of knowledge, & a kitty. Share a tasty snack of apples w/best friend, Snake. Eve’s Playset is so much fun, you’ll feel like you’re in Eden. Adam not included www.erikarier.com/shop/eves-ho...
I mean they seem to even allude to this possibility in the article itself:
This photo from a BBC article about Northern Ireland pretty much sums up the dystopian feeling of this present moment www.bbc.com/news/article...
A quick little video from a drawing exercise I do with my sketchbook students on drawing emotions
A new collection of friends, some made of paper and some of clay but all of them would like to have a home with you. www.erikarier.com
My two new books are now on my site. Two different sides of the coin that is my brain. One, If She Was Beholden Could She Ever Be The Beholder?, is a primal scream against misogyny. The other, True Facts About Butts, is ladies explaining how to not be a tight ass www.erikarier.com?category=Art...
I’m calling today’s look for the art book fair: aging Penelope Bridgerton
Has it been an insanely busy day? Have I been setting up my booth at a 4 day event? Am I devastatingly exhausted? Yes, yes, yes. But also, I made this drawing in my sketchbook.
I’m releasing my newest handmade comic tonight at LA Art Fair. Here’s a little peek inside.
Double header weekend, friends. 2 Art book fairs and 2 NEW BOOKS!!! I’ll LA Art Book Fair and my partner in crime, Joel, will be slinging the books he helped me to cut and assemble, at Seattle Art Book Fair.
Ok, because of my printer emergency before my double header art book fair next weekend, I’m having a 20% off flash sale in my shop. Use code: PRINTERSOS THROUGH 5/5 11:59pm www.erikarier.com
Just so everyone knows the kind of person I am, I have a pop-up comic that I hand-cut and assemble every copy of. I’m like, extra extra ✨
Been trying to actually rest in the evenings when I’m not teaching. Mostly I’ve been reading and doodling in my sketchbook. 2 things that are so important to my art practice that I never set aside enough time for. This drawing really tells you how relaxed I am.