Erika Rier
Portland, OR
https://www.erikarier.com
https://www.instagram.com/erika_rier/
Sometimes There Are Stories
2023
Original paintings were gouache, book is paper, ink, adhesive
8″x52″
Artist Statement
Sometimes There Are Stories was written during a very difficult time when my partner was recovering from a serious injury and I was recovering from my second surgery of 2023. I wanted a book that had a simple narrative that helped people to think about their personal stories and how they might affect their lives. I felt that using the form of a pop-up book added to the sense of discovery and hopefully added a little wonder and playfulness to what my be a tender subject.