I created this small watercolour, with ink and gold thread in July 2022. I felt intensely sad and decided to use the watercolours, ink and thread to express my tears. The red flower is a reference to a red rose. I was also praying the Rosary. While I prayed I experienced Mary’s empathy and understanding of my deep sadness.

Erika Koenig-Workman
Richmond, British Columbia
I am a mother to three sons, a visual artist, graphic designer, writer and structural welder
MessageMy inspiration to create visual art comes from my Roman Catholic Traditional Faith, family, nature, community, and current contemporary subjects.
I value experimentation in my creative process. I engage with materials that ignite my imagination. Visions, dreams and contemplation play a strong role in my innovative approach.
I collaborate with artists, I enjoy working with ideas on public art projects that positively effect people and communities.
Additionally, I use typography and graphic design elements in my work.
I believe words are alive—imbued with thousands of years of meaning.
Letters express their own kind of symbology and speak to every person uniquely.
In my creating I endeavor to make the invisible visible.
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