ABOUT ME

Abstract Artist

Erika Pifher

Erika Pifher is an award-winning artist based in coastal North Carolina. Her painting process reflects a deep connection to the natural world, translating atmosphere, movement, and emotion into layered, intuitive compositions. Through vibrant color, texture, and subtle detail, her paintings invite viewers into a sensory experience that encourages reflection, discovery, and a closer way of seeing. Her creative background includes experience as a design assistant for a New York City textile firm, as well as creating commissioned painted furniture and original artisan jewelry. She is also a former art educator and holds a BFA and MA in art education.

Erika’s work is featured in galleries, private collections, as well as regional and national publications.

Education

  • BFA, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
  • MA in Art Education, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Awards

  • 2025 25th Annual BAC Art Show, Leland, NC
    1st Place in 2D Acrylic Award
  • 2022 8th Annual Art Show, The Wallisch Homestead, West Milford, NJ
    2nd Place in Acrylic Award
  • 2022 21st Annual Festival of the Arts, St. Francis of Assisi, Haskell, NJ,
    2nd Place in Acrylic Award

Organizations

  • Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas, Wilmington,NC, Member since 2025
  • Free Art Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, Founding Member 2024
  • Art League of Leland, Leland NC, Member since 2023
  • Wilmington Art Association, Wilmington, NC, Member since 2023
  • North Woods Art Alliance, West Milford, NJ, Founding Member 2019-2023