
Paintings
75 works

Us, 2026
Acyclic on Canvas
16 x 20 In
Eric Stefanski has emerged as a compelling voice in contemporary figurative painting, distinguished by his ability to translate intimate human connection into visceral visual language. Working primarily in acrylics, Stefanski builds his compositions through deliberate layering, achieving a textural depth that belies the medium's reputation for flatness. His work has garnered increasing attention from collectors who recognize in his practice a sophisticated balance between emotional immediacy and formal restraint. "Us" exemplifies the thematic concerns that have defined Stefanski's recent output—an exploration of relational dynamics rendered through careful attention to gesture, proximity, and negative space. The modest scale of this work, at 16 x 20 inches, creates an intimate viewing experience that draws the observer into close contemplation. This dimensional choice is characteristic of Stefanski's approach; rather than overwhelming through scale, he invites sustained engagement with surface and subject alike. Created in 2026, this painting represents the artist's continued refinement of his visual vocabulary during a particularly productive period in his career. The title itself suggests both unity and plurality, a duality that Stefanski explores through compositional choices that reward extended viewing. His handling of acrylic medium demonstrates technical command, with passages that move fluidly between opacity and transparency, building an atmospheric quality that serves his narrative intentions. As Stefanski's position within the contemporary market continues to solidify, works from this period offer collectors an opportunity to acquire pieces that represent his artistic evolution at a pivotal moment. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work, please contact Guy Hepner directly.
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Eric Stefanski is a Chicago based artist known for large scale abstract paintings that incorporate bold, handwritten text. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned his MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in 2015.
Stefanski's work merges expressive mark making with direct, often humorous or self-deprecating phrases, using language as a way into larger themes around vulnerability, failure, and the pressures of maintaining a creative practice. His large-scale canvases favor vibrant color and bold lettering, with text functioning less as slogan and more as fragments of internal dialogue, blending humor with genuine emotional weight. Through this approach, Stefanski examines what it means to sustain a life as a working artist, treating uncertainty and contradiction as part of the process rather than something to resolve.
His work has been shown extensively in Chicago and Boston, along with solo exhibitions in cities including Tokyo and Madrid, and has continued to expand into galleries and institutions internationally.
He continues to live and work in Chicago.
Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Eric Stefanski's bold, text-driven abstract paintings. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.