In this new body of work, Hauser continues her exploration of organic forms, curving lines, and a deep preoccupation with the subtleties of color. The hues of vintage textiles, toys and photographs are additional references for shades of faded gold and coral pink, bits of burnt orange, spruce and aqua. Her undulating lines, arcs, and round-edged forms all create a poetic sense of spatial flow throughout each painting.
Within the precisely painted edges of each piece, there is a softness and peacefulness rather than a rigidity. Pulling inspiration from her seasonal job as a firewood stacker, she relies on her intuition to translate geometric arrangements on to canvas, resulting in compositions that feel balanced and cathartic. This ‘soft geometry’ has become a distinct characteristic of Hauser’s work, where hard work meets a meditative and considered way of painting.
This is Erica’s second solo exhibition at Robin Rice Gallery.