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Erika Quinn
Statement (February 2009)
Erika creates artwork that express her love of culture, music and everyday life. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan she completed formal art training throughout her youth at the College for Creative Studies. She finally discovered her passion for oil/acrylic painting at the University of Michigan where she obtained her BFA in 2002.
"After graduating in 2002, I began painting for leisure but my family and friends really enjoyed my work and art style. After realizing this, I decided I wanted to begin sharing my artwork with everyone. I feel in sharing my artwork, I'm not only sharing my creativity, but a part of myself as well. It's my form of expression.
Almost every piece of artwork I create has an influence or story behind it. Everything from culture, music, Detroit city life and personal experiences inspires my artwork. I would describe my work as contemporary because I express my feelings on canvas and it's always evolving or changing. My feelings impact the colors I choose as well as the style I use to reflect what I want to communicate through my work."
Besides personal feelings and experiences, Erika's influences also includes other local Detroit artists such as Jon Onye Lockard, Donald Calloway Jr., Kenjii, and Tyree Guyton. Through her artwork, Erika hopes to share her talent as well as create an awareness and recognition of women within the Fine Arts.
![](Javascript:new_window("aolimages/February2009/e_quinn_2_large.jpg","","2008","Untitled","Acrylic and oil on canvas","","Quinn, Erika","2009-02-12 00:00:00");) Untitled February 2009 | ![](Javascript:new_window("aolimages/February2009/e_quinn_1_large.jpg","","2008","Untitled","Acrylic and oil on canvas","","Quinn, Erika","2009-02-12 00:00:00");) Untitled February 2009 |
Erika Quinn
Statement (February 2009)
Erika creates artwork that express her love of culture, music and everyday life. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan she completed formal art training throughout her youth at the College for Creative Studies. She finally discovered her passion for oil/acrylic painting at the University of Michigan where she obtained her BFA in 2002.
"After graduating in 2002, I began painting for leisure but my family and friends really enjoyed my work and art style. After realizing this, I decided I wanted to begin sharing my artwork with everyone. I feel in sharing my artwork, I'm not only sharing my creativity, but a part of myself as well. It's my form of expression.
Almost every piece of artwork I create has an influence or story behind it. Everything from culture, music, Detroit city life and personal experiences inspires my artwork. I would describe my work as contemporary because I express my feelings on canvas and it's always evolving or changing. My feelings impact the colors I choose as well as the style I use to reflect what I want to communicate through my work."
Besides personal feelings and experiences, Erika's influences also includes other local Detroit artists such as Jon Onye Lockard, Donald Calloway Jr., Kenjii, and Tyree Guyton. Through her artwork, Erika hopes to share her talent as well as create an awareness and recognition of women within the Fine Arts.
