ERIN PARISH
My paintings are visions of subatomic particles, microcosmic atoms and cells that make up the universe, the Higgs Bosun Field. Layered circles are the primary means by which I create the illusion of space in my work. Grady Turner in Art in America (Oct. 1998) wrote: “Among the abstractionists of her generation, she is a bit of an anachronism: though savvy about current trends, she paints like an old timer, unaffected by irony or academic debates about the end of abstraction.” He finishes the art review by stating “Moving from the ethereal to the physical, Parish conveys a rare unalloyed truth in the spirituality of abstract art.” Grace Glueck wrote of my work: "Optically, these luscious works are meant to vibrate as segments of larger patterns that extend beyond their borders..." (NYT, 2000). I play with the literal flatness and suspension of disbelief of pictorial space simultaneously. Through layering and transparency, there is the illusion of deep space. Abstraction is the most personal of expressions. Work that deals with the emotional and spiritual aspects of life are akin to the wordlessness of these human experiences.
THE Subálme SUBLIME! PROJECT
A SEPTEMBER PROJECT IN HAVANA
FOR MY SOLO EXHIBITION NEXT YEAR – SUPPORT NEEDED -
Donation Period opens: June 8 and closes July 8
Dear friends, fellow artists, and supporters,
I’ve been invited to present a solo exhibition in Havana, Cuba, next year—a rare and resonant opportunity that grew from my inclusion in the Havana Bienal last year. It’s a huge honor, and an equally huge logistical challenge.
I’m reaching out—directly, off-platform, and with gratitude—for support to make it happen. I don't think paying fees to GoFundMe, etc., is the most productive way to achieve my goal.
THE PROJECT
Following my inclusion in the 2024 Havana Bienal, I’ve been invited to mount a public, museum-style, solo exhibition in Havana next year. It makes sense to both me and the curator, LIC José Fernández, that I make some work there. I have already started a number of works that I will finish during the trip. I also plan to make abstract digital paintings inspired by Havana while there. This is a self-funded project. There’s no institution footing the bill—just me and, hopefully, you.
I have been invited to share a studio with another artist, a sculptor named José Duberger. He has too much space and doesn't use it all! Can you imagine?
I will take a small room near the studio to simplify the working process. I will drink a lot of Cuban coffee and bottled water. I will continue to gather Spanish words and phrases prior to the trip with Jumpspeak and Bad Bunny lyrics.
The show will include sculpture, paintings, and digital prints. The work will not be for sale, I will not earn money. I am complying with the economic embargo. My visa type is connected to my having family in Cuba. I anticipate some blowback, but isn't everything worth doing a challenge? The structure and confines of other nation's politics are far beyond me today. I just want to make art that is universal and timeless but free from the meschugganosis of mankind.
WHY I NEED SUPPORT
This is a self-funded opportunity. Your support will help cover:
· ✈️ Travel to and from Havana, including a visa and the significant luggage fees
· 🏠 Modest Accommodation near the studio (walking is key—gas is sometimes just... not a thing)
· 🛠️ Materials + production
· 📦 Shipping costs for art supplies and artworks
· 🔧 On-the-ground logistics
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Please DO NOT write “Cuba” or “Havana” in the notes, donations are all legal but may initiate flagging by the powers that currently be . I was questioned by my bank for spending a small amount and notating it "Havana."
I have chosen to avoid fees and self-publish this ask. For transparency, I will be including a spreadsheet here showing the donations I've received.
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Venmo: @Erin-Parish
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Zelle: esparish@gmail.com
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Bank transfer: Email for details to erinparish@icloud.com
SUPPORTER GIFTS
📬 You may donate without receiving a gift, obvs.
💌 All donors: optional thank you in show materials and discount code for Parisheditions.com 10% for $100, 25% for $250, 50% for $500, and so on...based on the amount of your project support, maxing out at 75% discount (not including framing options and shipping). The coupon codes are valid for three shopping carts. GIFTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED and there is only ONE OF EACH.
🖼️$1000+ a one of a kind work of art the size of which is smaller than a breadbox and inspired by your guidance, if you desire (semi-commssion-style), or a digital painting 30 x 40 inches on vinyl, to be delivered after September's project, includes shipping in continental USA.
🖼️ $700+ limited edition digital painting, 20 x 30 inches on vinyl, to be delivered after September's project, includes shipping in continental USA, 50% ParishEditions discount code.
or
$700 Sentimental Depth, 2001 - 11
Oil and resin on canvas panel, 8 x 8 inches
$700 Sea Lion, 2001-11
Oil and resin on canvas panel, 7 x 5 inches
$700 Orange Crush, 2024
Digital painting and resin on canvas, 8 x 8 inches
🖼️ $500+: limited edition digital painting, 8 1/2 x 11 inches on vinyl, to be delivered after September's project, includes shipping in continental USA, 50% ParishEditions discount code.
or
$500 Leaving the Box, 2024
Hand-tinted and cast resin with Recycled a
nd pigmented tires 5 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches
$500 Dissolution of the Ego, 2023
Hand-tinted and cast resin with
Recycled and pigmented tires
5 ¼ x 4 5/8 inches
🖼️ $400+: limited edition digital painting 8 1/2 x 11 inches to be delivered after September's project, includes shipping in continental USA, 40% ParishEditions discount code.
or
$400 Cream, 2017
Oil on drawing paper, 12 x 8 ½ inches
$400 Cloud Pixelation I, 2018
Watercolor and colored pencil on
watercolor paper, 12 1/8 x 7 3/8 inches
$400 Cloud Pixelation II, 2018
Watercolor and colored pencil on
watercolor paper, 6 ¾ x 12 inches
$400 Cloud Pixelation III, 2018
Watercolor and colored pencil on
watercolor paper, 6 ¾ x 11 1/4 inches
$400 Cloud Pixelation IV, 2018
Watercolor and colored pencil on watercolor
paper, 11 ¼ x 8 3/4 inches
🖼️ $200+: a limited edition 8 1/2 x 11 inch digital painting on vinyl to be delivered after September's project, includes shipping in continental USA and 25% Parish Editions discount code.
$200 Resvertrol 50/50
Limited Edition Giclee
image: 7 x 9 1/2 inches
paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches
$200 Resvertrol AP (artists proof)
Limited Edition Giclee,
image: 7 x 9 1/2 inches
paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches
🖼️ $100+: limited edition digital painting, 8 1/2 x 11 inches on vinyl to be delivered after September's project, includes continental shipping in USA, 10% Parish Editions discount code.
or
$100 Fresca, (orig. work on linen) 1997
photograph from direct scan of painting),
8 x 8 inches
🖼️ $40+: Soap/Sponge Dish includes shipping in continental USA, 10% Parish Editions discount code. I made these with a non-toxic resin binder and recycled, pigmented tires. This is the kind used in playgrounds and tracks that is bouncy that my fried invented back in the day as she saw her kids hanging from the jungle gym over cement. She thought "Hmmm... if they fall we are going to the emergency room," or something along those lines. They are 4 x 4 inches. Please indicate which one you want.
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🖼️ $10 - 25 I will personally name a wave after you and email you a snapshot of it. All waves to be named will reside in Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. Upon special request a wave off the cost of Havana may be named for you for an additonal fee of 1 cuban peso (0.042 USD).
How much do I need? It can probably be done for $3500 with some financial gymnastics. All money gifted will be spent on this project. Receipts available, but may be handwritten. (Yep, they still do that in Cuba.)
SEE WHERE IT GOES
Track funds received, available upon request:
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Spreading the word is a form of support and trust!
With gratitude y besitos,
Erin
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