The backdrop becomes as much a subject in these topside images as the animals themselves.
It sculpts the scene you came so far to witness: orcas—not in tanks—but in the wild, with endless space before them.

Location:

Norway

The backdrop becomes as much a subject in these topside images as the animals themselves.
It sculpts the scene you came so far to witness: orcas—not in tanks—but in the wild, with endless space before them.
Apex
2023
Apex
2023

Location:

Norway
The backdrop becomes as much a subject in these topside images as the animals themselves.
It sculpts the scene you came so far to witness: orcas—not in tanks—but in the wild, with endless space before them.

Apex

Norway
2023
Norway
2023

Life at the top isn’t always easy, especially for those not accustomed to it.

Head north—far north—from Oslo, and you’ll be greeted by conditions that are anything but hospitable. Here, above the Arctic Circle, you are the outsider. 

Each morning, as you head out in your tiny Zodiac, the air hovers near freezing, the dark water barely warmer, and the wind slices cold across your face. In this remote region, life reveals itself sparingly—through scattered villages, the odd fishing boat, and the animals that call this stretch of sea home.

The dorsal fins are unmistakable—jet-black shards of glass that pierce the surface to announce their arrival, some measuring up to six feet tall. Orcas frequent these fjords each winter, following the herring that gather here.

Encounters are fleeting, as pods move constantly in search of fish. It leaves you waiting—shivering in your wetsuit—hoping for the right moment, and a glimpse of the coveted hunt.

Even from inside your wind-whipped inflatable, it's hard not to marvel.

This is an unforgiving but stunning realm.

The backdrop becomes as much a subject in these topside images as the animals themselves. It sculpts the scene you came so far to witness: orcas—not in tanks—but in the wild, with endless space before them.

At the top of the world—as in oceans across our planet—one species reigns supreme.

LIMITED EDITION

A moment captured for a life on paper.

Eric works with a renowned print studio in Brooklyn, New York, known for decades of expertise in archival pigment printing. The local lab allows for a collaborative approach, ensuring that his intended vision is expressed in the final artwork. When cared for properly, archival pigment prints can last for over a century.

Archival Pigment Prints

Modern printmaking, refined. Pigment prints utilize state-of-the-art digital technology and high-quality pigment-based inks to achieve striking reproductions. A digital image is applied directly onto the paper using precision inkjet printers, ensuring both image quality and longevity.

Vision meets the surface. Archival papers differ in weight, material, and texture. A paper is chosen to best suit the intent of the piece, from satin finishes to enhance rich shadows and colors, to handmade Japanese rice paper that offers a more textured and vintage feel.

The edition size ensures that only the number of prints indicated will ever be produced. Each print is proofed, reviewed, numbered, and signed by Eric, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity that is unique to your artwork.

Prices from $3,500 USD

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limited edition

Archival Pigment Print

18’’ x 36’’ / 45.7 x 91.4 cm
Edition of 10

24’’ x 48’’ / 61.0 x 121.9 cm
Edition of 7

Silver Gelatin Print

32'’ x 64’’ / 81.3 x 162.6 cm
Edition of 3

45’’ x 90’’ / 114.3 x 228.6 cm
Edition of 2

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legacy edition

Platinum Palladium Print

Sizes available on request

Edition of 2 + 2 Artist Proofs

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