
Paintings
71 works

US, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
16 x 20 in
Eric Stefanski has emerged as a compelling voice in contemporary American painting, bringing a distinctive approach to figuration that bridges emotional immediacy with formal restraint. His work has garnered increasing attention from collectors drawn to his ability to distill complex human dynamics into compositions of striking clarity and psychological depth. *US* exemplifies Stefanski's ongoing investigation into interpersonal connection and the visual language of intimacy. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the work demonstrates his characteristic handling of the medium—fluid yet controlled, with a palette that serves narrative purpose rather than mere decoration. The title itself carries deliberate ambiguity, functioning simultaneously as pronoun and national signifier, inviting viewers to consider both the personal and collective dimensions of identity and belonging. At 16 x 20 inches, this 2026 painting reflects Stefanski's comfort working at an intimate scale, where every brushstroke must justify its presence and compositional decisions carry heightened consequence. This modest dimension creates a one-to-one encounter between viewer and image, demanding close looking and rewarding sustained attention. The work sits within a period of Stefanski's practice marked by increasingly refined technique and a willingness to embrace vulnerability in his subject matter. As Stefanski's presence in the contemporary market continues to develop, works from this phase of his career represent an opportunity to acquire a significant example before broader institutional recognition inevitably follows. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this work from our New York gallery. For acquisition inquiries regarding *US* by Eric Stefanski, please contact the gallery directly.


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.