Discover the captivating world of Erica Agerås, the artist behind the mesmerizing series "Manipulated Memories." With her signature style of dreamlike tears and vibrant colors, Erica's artworks evoke a sense of melancholy and beauty. Explore her unique collection, exclusively available at The Ode To, and delve into the depths of her creative process.
What do you call your series of artworks?
– I've named the series "Manipulated memories".
What technique have you used?
– Ink fine liners and ink brush pens.
What inspired you to create the artworks you have made for The Ode To?
– Inspired by personal trauma, I transformed memories into art through manipulation and hallucination. The recurring flowers symbolize life, while dreamlike tears represent the healing process. By removing color, I invite viewers to interpret each artwork through their own lens.
Can you tell us about your background and how you came to be an artist?
– I studied Fashion Design Technology at London College of Fashion, where I discovered creative illustration. After that time I started to draw based on my own imagination and dreams. In the aftermath of a traumatic event I researched how to manipulate a memory and within that process I developed my signature style where the dreamlike tears and, as I would like to call them ”crying flowers”, have become a strong identity throughout my work.
How would you describe your art and aesthetics in three words?
– Colourful, dreamy and melancholy.
