Erica is a recognised contemporary artist not just in her homeland Indonesia, but also internationally. Her distinctive depiction of child-like fantasy in bold and vivid colours lures one into the magical imagination of her mind’s eye. Her theme is inspired by “situations, phenomenon’s, dreams and also everyday imaginations”. In Happy Travelling Prosperity, the artist coveys the magnificent scenery of Chinese landscapes. Many colourful and playful animals are depicted throughout, as well as people and travellers dressed in fine Chinese clothing. Erica skilfully used motifs and symbols with traditional buildings in the background.
Erica’s first exhibition of sketches was held at Taman Budaya (Cultural Park), Yogyakarta in 1990. She has then participated in a number of group shows including 32nd Year of the Sanggar Bambu at Widya Manggala, Yogyakarta (1991), Women Imaging Women at the Cultural Centre in the Philippines (1999) and To Russia With Art at Yayasan Seni Rupa Indonesia in Moscow, Russia (2000). She had a solo at Mondecor Museum and Art Gallery, Jakarta in conjunction with Chap Goh Meh festival in 2013.