Books:
“ROGER ERICKSON, FLOSS” (Goff Books / ORO Editions Publishing)
FLOSS comprises a collection of monographs showcasing retrospective photographs by Roger Erickson, highlighting Hip Hop and Rock'n Roll music from the 1990s. These uniquely stylized images explore the aspirational, unrestrained and often extravagant nature of artists during an era when Hip Hop culture burst into international prominence. His wholly original vision captures the vitality of urban music, arts and culture in the '90s. Often delving into the psyche of these personages for his inspiration, crafting iconic conceptual portraits that have become synonymous with the recording artists. The celebrities include Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Eminem, Joan Jett, Neil Young, Ozzy Osbourne, Ice Cube, Lil'KIm, Chaka Khan, LL Cool J, Fat Joe, Da Brat, Ja Rule, Nelly, EVE, and many more.
"FLOSS charts Erickson’s best work throughout his decades-long career, bringing together a host of rappers, fashion icons and rockstars in one book. With a foreword by actress and director Salli Richardson Whitfield, FLOSS is a visual meditation on the intersection of art, culture and identity." —Flaunt Magazine
Clients:
Vogue, GQ, ELLE, Out, Flaunt, Oyster, Entertainment Weekly, Complex, Ebony, Washington Post Magazine, Cartier, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Stussy, H&M, GAP, LG, Bloomingdales, Diesel Jeans, Zenith Watches, Timberland, Grey Goose, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Netflix, Audible, Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, WETV, A&E, Sony BMG Music, Blackheart Records, Electra Records, Island/Def Jam Music, Universal Music, and Atlantic Records.
Filmography:
“I Am…” , “Who Am I…” : 2 part, short documentary
July 20, 2018, Atlanta Underground Film Festival.
October 11th, 2018, 29th Annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival,
October 9th, 2018, Q Fest: San Antonio LGBT International Film Festival.
September 11th, 2018, London-X4 Short Film Festival.
Exhibitions:
“Indelible Imprints” Exhibition (group), SaveArtSpace and DCDG & Co at Gallery 90220, Los Angeles, CA., June 14th to July 26th, 2024. View Link: https://www.saveartspace.org/indelibleimprints
“Queer Heroes in Focus” Exhibition (group), Queer Festival Heidelberg, Intercultural Centre in Heidelberg, Germany. May 30th 2024. View Link: https://queer-festival.de/rogererickson/
“OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries” (Solo), SFAC Galleries, San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA June 9 - Oct. 16, 2015
"Voices for Womankind: Resilience.", WOMENKIND Art Exhibit (Group), One Art Space Gallery, Manhattan, NY, Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2018 View Link : https://womankindart.org/participatingartists/
“Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality” (Group), Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond, VA., June 22 2019– March 29 2020 View Link: https://www.virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/determined-400-year-struggle-black-equality
“Conversation in Black” TLGB Black History Exhibition (Group) Queer Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA., February 1 - February 29, 2020
"Breaking Gender Stereotypes" Queer Festival Heidelberg Exhibition (Group), Heidelberg, Germany. May 2nd -June 30th, 2020 View Link: https://queer-festival.de/roger-erickson/
Roger Erickson is currently based in NY/LA
Press:
“Roger Erickson | Upcoming Portrait Photobook 'FLOSS' His Lens Captures the Beat” Written by Isa Luzarraga for Flaunt Magazine - October 2024
“Photographer Roger Erickson Presents 'OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries'
This Celebrity Fashion Photographer Is Turning The Lens On Queer Luminaries” Written by James Michael Nichols for Queer Voices/ Huffpost - Jun 7, 2015
“Celebrity photog’s portraits of LGBTQ luminaries at City Hall” Written by Kimberly Chun for The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (SeattlePI.Com) - July 15, 2015
“Roger Erickson, OUTspoken at San Francisco City Hall” An exhibition of the photographer's work featuring LGBT figures is on display this summer” Written by Dennis Hinzmann for Out Magazine - May 29, 2015
“Pride illuminated in Roger Erickson’s ‘OUTspoken’ photos” Written by Anita Katz for the San Francisco Examiner- June 18th 2015
"Versatility: Roger Erickson Got Many Styles” Interview and 6 page photo retrospective on Roger Erickson's career photographing Hip Hop Musicians. Respect Magazine (Volume 4 / Issue 4)· Aug 1, 2013
"Still Lives Through J Dilla" and "Photographer, Roger Erickson" 8 page article and cover on J Dilla, along with a 9 page article and Interview with Roger Erickson on photographing J Dilla and his career in music photography.. Wax Poetics Magazine, Japan No. 41 · Aug 15, 2015
“GOWEST! : Cutting Edge Creatives in the United States” Profile Interview and photo retrospective. DAAB Publishings (Hardcover) · Aug 15, 2011