Erin Milez A Very Hungry Caterpillar

Seattle, WA- SPAC Gallery is pleased to present A Very Hungry Caterpillar, an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by guest artist and Seattle Pacific University alumni Erin Milez.

A gathering of work made since the beginning of Milez’s professional career five years ago; this show reflects the growth of her artistic voice and style. Working from autobiographical experiences, Milez’s work honors and humors the slow chaos of domestic life. In this body of work, which includes her 2023 piece, “A Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Milez displays her refinement of figurative distortions and spatial relationships. The show includes works on paper which are key stepping stones to Milez’s image development, not to mention play and experimentation that yield an ever curious and evolving studio practice.

In her artist statement Milez states, “In this current era that glorifies the social-media-post-worthy and glamorous moments, our recommitment every day to caring for home is a tether to humility and love. My work is my own commitment to myself that I am not above caring for the smallest of things. My work articulates and celebrates the significance of everyday life.”

Erin Milez (b. 1994) grew up in Chicago and has split her adult years between Seattle and the New York City area. She earned her BA in Studio Art from Seattle Pacific University and her MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2021; she is a two-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant and featured in Art Maze Mag Issue 26. She currently lives and works in Seattle, WA with her husband and kids.

Exhibition dates: Monday January 19– Friday March 6, 2026

Artist Talk: Tuesday, January 27, 10:00-11:00 am, SPAC Gallery


Reception: Saturday, January 31, 3:00-5:00pm


Location: SPAC Gallery - 3 West Cremona, Seattle WA, 98119
Hours 9-4pm, Monday-Thursday or by appointment