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“By the time I was in my early-twenties and was living there on the Lower East Side, I was so surrounded by tragedy that I think that inspired me to try to reflect it in the artwork.”

Quote by Eric Drooker

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Eric Drooker is an American painter known for his unique artistic style and rich imagination. His works blend elements of surrealism and street art, often addressing social and political issues. Born in 1958, Drooker began his artistic career in New York City, where he grew up with a passion for art. more

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