About

Erica Alheit is a dynamic South African Abstract Expressionist artist, now living in London, whose work resonates with a deep, visceral love of rich, vibrant color. Known for her bold use of contrasting hues, Erica creates striking, immersive artworks that challenge boundaries and provoke emotional response. Her artistic practice spans acrylic on canvas, collages, mixed media, and monotypes—each piece a testament to her relentless pursuit of joy, freedom, and self-expression.

Influenced by the rhythms of music, the fluidity of movement, and the grace of dance, Erica's work pulses with energy and vitality, capturing the transformative power of these art forms. She has always sought to blend visual art with the expressive power of sound and motion, a fusion that creates a unique language of color and form in her pieces.

Her work draws on the rich tradition of artists, with notable influences from legendary artists such as Henri Matisse, Wassily Kandinsky, and the Abstract Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock. These trailblazers, with their explorations of emotion, color, and abstraction and deep rhythmic pattern, inform Erica’s approach to creating pieces that stretch beyond traditional limits, continually evolving and reshaping the way we experience art.

Erica’s ability to juxtapose contrasting colors and elements brings depth and intensity to her compositions, infusing each piece with an energy that invites the viewer to dive deep into the narrative of each canvas. Through her innovative use of materials and techniques, she remains committed to capturing the transformative joy of creation, making her work not just a visual experience, but an emotional one.