The Art of Chris Ernst
At the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market I spoke to local artist Chris Ernst who had a lot of great art, some of which includes a NJ theme.
To view more images like the one below and purchase his art you can visit his Etsy store. He does custom and commission work as well.
Chris is also apart of Fresh MILC (Main Ingredient Lifestyle Company), a group of artists and friends. Find out more HERE
Artistic Vision:
I am intrigued by the deconstruction of pop art through the process of human fabrication. I believe detours along the creative journey often result in new, captivating destinations.
I have a strong linear focus and an emphasis on complementary colors. The mood is both fresh and nostalgic at the same time. I love when a new piece combines inspirations from my childhood with an original perspective.
My work attempts to capture those indelible moments when an image pops into my head and I know I have to bring it to life. I embark on the journey knowing full well the pursuit will inevitably lead me somewhere different altogether. The beauty is in the journey.
My approach as a self-taught, outsider artist is a reflection of my various homes, including Indiana, Virginia and New Jersey.
If my art was a party, musical stars would mingle with icons of the silver screen, cartoon clouds and a very special cow. Pop art would line the walls. I would DJ and freak out each time the crowd roared to an old school jam.
About Fresh MILC:
People always ask us, “What is MILC?” Simply stated, we’re a t-shirt company with a twist. Six determined and extremely bored friends woke up from our corporate slave trance, pooled our talents and gave birth to MILC. Have you ever watched a baby calf being born? Well it looked like that except the baby calf was wearing a kick ass t-shirt. Here at MILC, we bring you all original t-shirt designs and daily cultural commentary. Our designs are the result of 100% original artwork conceptualized and brought to life by members of MILC.
MILC is the real deal – an organic company founded on the ideal that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. It is the dream of a diverse group of friends from different walks of life that came together with a common love – music.
To kick it off, we had a launch party in Park Slope, Brooklyn in 2007 – paying homage to the place where it all began. As we got down to the sounds of The Rub (www.itstherub.com), it was all too clear that we needed to share our voice with as many people as we could and Main Ingredient Lifestyle Company was born.
We take pride in what we do and we couldn’t be happier you’ve decided to check us out. Without you, none of this is possible, so please run and tell all your friends about us … and we promise to keep you laughing and looking good with fresh designs and humorous thought soup.
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