Erika Koenig-Workman, Multi Media Artist

I was born in Leeds, England, and immigrated with my family to Canada in 1966. As a child I dreamt of becoming a dancer but spent more time climbing trees than taking classes! I grew up in Greater Toronto and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1984 to pursue dance and theatre. I attended York University (Toronto) and am a self taught artist with a multi-media background, which includes visual art, dance, theatre and voice.

My education is a collage itself, with no beginning or ending. Since attending York University in Toronto, here in Vancouver I have studied liturgical Dance at Regent College & Harbour Dance,Typography and Design at McKay Technical Institute, Typography at Vancouver Community College, Drawing at Basic Inquiry Studio, Art History at Langara College, Journaling at the UBC Writing Centre and a course in Photoshop at Focal Point.

I am currently returning to Graphic Design. I work and live Steveston, BC. Favorite artists from the 20th century who influence my work are; Marc Chagall, Georgia O'Keeffe, Salvador Dali and Marcelle Duchamp. Periods that interest me are cubism, abstract expressionism and surrealism.

Interests and related activities include supporting my own children (Joshua, Isaac and Kagen) and any child or youth in the development of their creative gifts. Music (voice and concertina), the Performing Arts, journaling/writing, the outdoors and occasionally unicycling when I'm feeling real brave.

photo by Dave Kemp Photography