EricWZippe

Artist Statement
My involvement in fine art photography began in the early 1990’s. My work is conceptually based, relying heavily on the use of found locations, subjects and objects as equivalents. It is designed to invoke thought with emotion and to convey the viewer simultaneously into the physical space of the image and into the observer's own subconscious understanding.

Working directly in reaction to the surrounding environment and visual everyday occurrences is the starting point of visual exploration that continues to the desired impression is captured in frame. Often these framed instances would go unnoticed in their original context and take on a minimalist or abstract quality.

Once the process of photographing is concluded, I then work using various methods to hone the color, shapes and textures of the final image. Once complete the image is transferred, printed or engraved on to various substrates of paper, wood and metals.


Biography
Eric Zippe has spent many hours and traveled many miles honing his talents as a visual artist specializing in fine art and commercial photography. He was born into a farm family in southern New Castle County, near Clayton, Delaware. In his early years he spent much of his time working on the farm and involved with various 4-H projects.

Eric earned a BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware, where he studied under photographers John Weiss, Priscilla Smith and Peter Croydon. He has developed his own style and vision while learning from such notable photographers as Jay Maisel, Robert Llewellyn, & Arthur Meyerson.

Eric's photo career can be described as eclectic, as he has worked in such photographic fields as wildlife and travel photography, portraiture, commercial and sports photography, photojournalism, and digital photo retouching. Eric's client list includes Fila shoes, Budweiser and Mercedes Benz. His work has been published and exhibited to great acclaim both nationally and internationally and he is a multiple award winning artist. When asked what his favorite thing about photography is, he just smiles and says, "The reaction the viewer has to my images."

Eric has been an adjunct faculty member at Cecil College in North East, Maryland and Delaware Technical Community College in Dover, Delaware. He has taught a range of subjects including; digital imaging, studio photography, nature and wildlife and travel photography. Many of his students have gone on to be award winning artists themselves.