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Artwork details
- Medium : Collage, Pen on Wood , Other rigid frame
- Framing : Framing on request
- Dimensions : 38x14in
About this artwork
This layered composition explores the mythology and cultural imprint of guitar-driven music through a dense mixed media construction. Built from fragments of archival imagery, iconic performances, and graphic elements, the piece forms a visual field that reflects rhythm, rebellion, and legacy. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Slash, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton emerge through layered references, creating a collective portrait…
of influence that spans generations. Gold leaf cuts through the surface as both highlight and symbol, honoring the larger-than-life presence of these artists while anchoring the work with contrast and reverence. The composition follows the contours of a classic electric guitar, reinforcing the instrument as both subject and structure. What appears unified reveals a system of visual discovery where cultural references, musical history, and personal expression intersect, with subtle moments of levity woven into the intensity.
Eric Polins
United States
Credentials
- Works on commission
Eric Polins is a mixed-media artist working in acrylic, collage, and resin, creating layered compositions that merge culture, memory, and sound. With more than 25 years as a writer, creative director, and filmmaker, his work is rooted in storytelling translated into visual form.
Raised by a fashion illustrator and an engineer, he developed a balance of creative instinct and structural precision, later shaped by early work in web development and animation. His process builds through layers of archival imagery, typography, and cultural reference, forming compositions that feel both chaotic and exacting.
Music drives both subject and structure, with rhythm, repetition, and contrast guiding the viewer. His background in branding informs a disciplined approach to clarity and impact, while metallic elements like gold leaf introduce emphasis and depth.
His work reflects how identity is built through accumulation, influence, and experience.
Raised by a fashion illustrator and an engineer, he developed a balance of creative instinct and structural precision, later shaped by early work in web development and animation. His process builds through layers of archival imagery, typography, and cultural reference, forming compositions that feel both chaotic and exacting.
Music drives both subject and structure, with rhythm, repetition, and contrast guiding the viewer. His background in branding informs a disciplined approach to clarity and impact, while metallic elements like gold leaf introduce emphasis and depth.
His work reflects how identity is built through accumulation, influence, and experience.
Eric Polins
Six Strings and Legends
$3,500