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Eric Stefanski You and Me For Sale

Eric Stefanski
Eric Stefanski - You and Me, 2026, Oil on Canvas

You and Me, 2026

Oil on Canvas

16 x 20 In

About this work

Eric Stefanski has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary figurative painting, distinguished by his ability to render intimate human connections with both technical precision and emotional depth. Working primarily in oil, Stefanski draws on the traditions of American realism while infusing his compositions with a contemporary sensibility that resonates with today's collectors. His work has garnered increasing attention in recent years, with pieces entering significant private collections across North America and Europe. "You and Me" exemplifies Stefanski's mature practice, presenting a meditation on relational space and shared experience. The substantial scale of the canvas at 48 x 60 inches allows the artist to explore his subject with the expansiveness his compositions demand, creating an immersive encounter for the viewer. The work demonstrates Stefanski's characteristic handling of light and his nuanced approach to color temperature, qualities that have become hallmarks of his most sought-after pieces. There is a quietude to this painting that invites sustained looking, rewarding the viewer with subtle details that reveal themselves over time. Executed in 2026, this work represents the artist at a pivotal moment in his career, as his recognition continues to build among institutions and serious collectors alike. The painting arrives directly from the artist's studio, ensuring clear provenance for future scholarship and collection records. Stefanski's trajectory suggests continued appreciation as his place within the contemporary painting dialogue becomes further established. For acquisition inquiries regarding "You and Me," please contact Guy Hepner directly.

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Year
2026
Medium
Oil on Canvas

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About Eric Stefanski

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.

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