Eri Ishi

Bridge
44” x 44”, oil on canvas

I would like to submit "Bridge" as an interpretation of self-portrait. The piece depicts a moment suspended in time where a lone figure stands on a bridge. It is a private and intimate moment that the viewers are invited into, and it reflects how I feel about myself in relation to the world. I work in solitude in my studio where the time passes slowly and there is only myself and the painting. The buttery texture of oil paint creates a tactile surface that resonates with the content of the painting.

Bio

Eri Ishii was born in Japan and now lives and works in Vancouver, Canada. Her work stems from her love of oil paint, as its buttery texture and depth of colours open a portal to a world inside to explore memory, psychological spaces, and identity.

Eri has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Canada and internationally including Halde Galerie in Switzerland and Taiwan National Art Education Museum in Taiwan. Her works can be seen in the public collections such as Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, and Kobushi Rehabilitation Centre in Japan. She is currently represented by Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver.