Groove 11 is mounting a salon series called What Matters Now, with an Opening Reception on August 18 at 6 p.m. in our San Rafael office. What Matters Now is an exploration of ideas that inspire thinking in new directions, and touches on a wide variety of issues from the environment to human rights, community to healthcare, among others. The series is also a chance to support dialog amongst artists, business, and the larger creative community.
Seven artists are participating in our first show. We spoke with each one about their work. Our second interview is with Eric Zeigler.
The theme of the show is What Matters Now. In what way did that strike a chord with you?
I tend to make my better pictures when I am photographing things that matter deeply to me, and photography is a medium that is bound to time, and I thought after reading the title that it was a perfect way of describing the importance my photographs have for me.
What interests you as an artist?
I am interested in documenting a state of feeling through photography. When I work, I try to translate, as clearly as possible, the sensations and emotions that are captivating me when I walk through the world, which is my working method.
What inspires you?
I am inspired mostly by music and photography that has unnamable qualities. There are no specific artists that do this necessarily; it is more of a qualification for pulling my interest. The intrigue of not knowing exactly why something is fantastic, even after having the skills to understand it, keeps me photographing, because I know there is always possibility out there.
What new projects are you working on now?
I’m toying with pictures that deal with loss, time, and change right now. It’s a murky explanation I know, but I like to keep it that way.
Is your work currently on exhibit anywhere else?
Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland has two of my pieces on display.
What upcoming shows do you have?
I will have work in a landscapes show at Rayko Photo Center in San Francisco in November.
For more information on Eric, and to see more of his work, visit his website.
And come to Groove 11 on August 18 for the Opening Reception for What Matters Now.