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Erik Deerly is a Professor and Department Head of Visual Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, within the College of the Arts. His academic and artistic work spans visual art, sound art, new media, and interdisciplinary practices.
- Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts & Media, Columbia College Chicago, 2008
- Bachelor of Music in Composition, Northern Illinois University, 1985
His research and creative work explores synesthetic experiences, perception, cognition, time, and movement, expressed through audio, film, installation, and expanded photography. His practice is deeply interdisciplinary, blending sound and image to create immersive, sensory-rich experiences that challenge conventional modes of perception. Themes of identity, environment, and technology recur throughout his projects.
His recent works, such as Non Sequitur (2024), Apophenia (2021), and A Sense of Place (2022), demonstrate a consistent engagement with audiovisual integration, experimental composition, and digital storytelling. These pieces often combine abstract visuals with intricate sound design, reflecting a deep understanding of both media. His exhibitions have been presented internationally in festivals and galleries across South Korea, Serbia, Italy, Venezuela, and the United Kingdom.
- New Frontiers of Creativity and Scholarship Grant, Indiana University, 2016
- First place, National Interactive Design Awards, South by Southwest, 2002
- Long-Listed, The Lumen Prize, 2016
- Aesthetica Art Prize: Top Eighteen, 2020
- Multiple awards for Apophenia, including Best Film Score and Web/New Media honors in 2021
Erik Deerly has received significant recognition for his creative output, including film festival accolades and grants supporting innovation in art and scholarship. His leadership as Department Head reflects his commitment to advancing visual arts education. He actively exhibits and releases new work, indicating ongoing research, mentorship, and artistic production. His studio practice, documented through Bandcamp, Vimeo, and personal website, functions as a living lab for experimentation in sound and image.
