Meet The Artist: Erika
Erika (she/her) is a self-taught Toronto illustrator, poet, and multi-media artist. She is best known for using diverse mediums such as digital illustration, acrylic glass paintings, and engravings. Clients and media features include: Nike, NBA, Microsoft, WNBA, PWHL Toronto Sceptres, AFC Toronto, Toronto Tempo, Round21, Michelob Ultra, CBC Toronto, CPKC, Indigo, and CityTV’s the Social.
Erika believes that representation begins with recognition - particularly through seeing yourself in the culture you consume. As the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants (who are the biggest basketball fans), Erika’s work is rooted in heritage, culture, and joyful resistance - weaved together in creative storytelling that centres marginalized voices and uncovers the art that lives within athleticism and sport. Her biggest hope is that you see yourself - and your story - reflected somehow in her work.
When she’s not freelancing or running her Etsy shop through her small business, INKSCRPT, Erika also works full-time in public policy. She is also prolific in her other passion and first love: writing. You can find her poetry incorporated in her artwork.
FEATURED PROJECT: Making Canadian sports history, Erika designed the away jersey for Toronto's first ever professional women's soccer team (AFC Toronto - Northern Super League).