"References to aspects of early or so-called primitive cultures are not seen as a nostalgic yearning for the past but as a reminder of certain values and qualities lost which are vital for a perspective of the future that is life-enhancing rather than life-destroying." —Gabriele Koch 1993


Ericka Lyn O'Rourke is a life-long New Jersey reisident and artist. She studied art outside of school continually from 7 years old and was recognized on a state level for her outstanding achievements in the arts by the time she was 15. She received the National Scholastic Arts Acheivment award, and consequential first corporate sale, at the age of 17. In 1990, she was awarded the distinguished NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education.

In 1994, Ericka received her BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Jersey graduating with highest honors. Her Visual Arts Major concentrated in printmaking, ceramics and photography.

Following her undergraduate studies, Ericka worked as a designer for Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing and Random House in New York City. After 5 years of working on-site, Ericka left the city to pursue her art and illustration full-time from her home studio in Allentown, New Jersey.

In 2006, Ericka along with 3 other local artists, founded the Allentown Art Guild, a non-profit organization designed to promote an awareness and a sense of community among creative individuals of Allentown / Upper Freehold and the surrounding areas.