Eric Breish creates luminous, abstract works that blur the line between painting and sculpture—transforming metal into living fields of color, movement, and illusion. Based in Houston, Texas, Breish works primarily on aluminum, copper, or steel, using a self-taught technique that manipulates light through precisely etched surfaces, layered pigments, and a glass-like varnish. The result: artworks that shift and shimmer with every glance.Breish’s studio practice is deeply rooted in music. His daily ritual begins with sound—allowing rhythm and melody to guide his hand. “It’s like Automatism,” he explains. “One movement leads to the next, unconsciously.” That process, combined with an almost meditative attention to surface and light, results in pieces that feel both futuristic and organic.In 2008, Breish began an ongoing mentorship with Andreas Nottebohm, one of the pioneers of metal art. It was a pivotal moment that helped shape his creative path—honoring the medium’s legacy while evolving it into his own voice. Rather than follow traditional art school methods, Breish forged his own technique through rigorous studio hours and tactile exploration. His distinctive, kinetic aesthetic has since gained attention from collectors, corporate spaces, and public institutions across the country.Eric Breish’s work at Chandler Art Gallery exemplifies the possibilities of light as a material. Hypnotic, radiant, and ever-changing, his pieces invite you to move slowly—and look again.