Eric Gold
Creating art together.
Creating change together.
My work addresses complex societal issues by painting the subject as a community in a highly accessible way. Painting together fosters dialogue and connection by creating a shared reflective space. A space where participants are able to express themselves individually while maintaining a place in the collective, all under a common theme of awareness.
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Faces Of Inclusion
Client: CBC
Eight portraits were created by 800 employees of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) who gathered to paint as they reflected and discussed the theme of inclusion.Through dozens of painting and exhibition events, thousands of colleagues gathered to see the work.
The Pollinator Series
Client: City of Toronto
The Pollinator Series is a series of community created portraits commissioned by the City of Toronto for the Live Green Toronto initiative. This project raises awareness of Toronto's diverse native bee population and commemorates the official City of Toronto Bee, Agapostemon Virescens.
Local Dwellers
City of Toronto:
Local Dwellers is a series of portraits of animals that share Toronto's urban environment in the Don River Valley.
This series is part of the community engagement strategy for Evergreen Brickworks. Hundreds of people of varying age and artistic ability created these paintings and returned to see the exhibit.
Growing Up Portsmouth
Client: City of Portsmouth
Community-created portraits of people who are part of Portsmouth’s story from the past 50 years.
Together we created an experiential time capsule. Exploring and sharing stories about Portsmouth’s modern history, celebrating this community and creating a permanent collection for generations to come.
Meghan
Independent Project
A facilitated a portrait for people mourning the loss of mutual friend, Megan.
Painting with groups can be a meditation, there is potential for connection, understanding and transformation.
A message from Megan's sister:
Megan, 2016 (panel mounted, acrylic on paper 52" x 34")
