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.
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Recent or Upcoming Events:
Art on Paper art fair
September 4 - 7
Art on Paper, New York City’s celebrated, medium-driven fair, returns to downtown Manhattan’s Pier 36 during September 2025’s Armory Art Week with 100 galleries featuring top modern and contemporary paper-based art. The fair’s eleventh edition will showcase unique and powerful projects curated by Artistic Director Nato Thompson, with a focus on can’t-miss performances highlighting the creative potential of paper.
Click below for a slide show of works on paper, 2004 - 2025
2024, mixed media, resin and faux pearls on watercolor paper, 25 x 17.5 inches
2024, mixed media and watercolor on cotton rag paper, 17.5 x 25 inches
watercolor and digital print on paper 10 x 10 in.
2024, mixed media, resin and faux pearls on watercolor paper, 25 x 17.5 inches