Eric Goldstein

My canvases are attempts to create emotional narratives with kinetic energy. They are conceptual in that I collage my landscapes using line as pixilation, textures, Glass tile and metal foils, in unconventional ways, to convey moments and subtle movements in nature. Not necessarily as nature appears but as nature feels: unspoken, indescribable and sometimes chaotic. In my arboreal neighbourhood all the houses are hidden behind the trees. All one can see of then are the windows when they reflect the sunlight and the addresses on the street.

My canvases are attempts to create emotional narratives with kinetic energy. They are conceptual in that I collage my landscapes using line as pixilation, textures, Glass tile and metal foils, in unconventional ways, to convey moments and subtle movements in nature. Not necessarily as nature appears but as nature feels: unspoken, indescribable and sometimes chaotic. In December when it rains everyday, the night comes early whilst the city is bright and active.

"Apartment Living" is a depiction of the energetic rhythms of apartment living by exploring the visual complexity of urban architecture and the natural landscapes of Vancouver's metropolitan life. Weaving together a meticulous interplay of vibrant rectangular blocks and vertical lines, echoing the rhythmic vibrancy of Mondrian's "Broadway Boogie Woogie," Apartment living conveys both the warmth and the mood of an autumnal city, making it not just a feast for the eyes, but an engaging sensory experience.

With a warm pastel palette — reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows “Autumn in Kits” is a portrayal of the vibrancy of an autumn cityscape. Framed by its own natural tranquillity of brilliant coloured leaves, Kitsalano is bustling with life and energy. My canvases are attempts to create emotional narratives with kinetic energy. They are conceptual in that I collage my landscapes using only basic elements of line, texture and colour, in unconventional ways, to convey moments and subtle movements in nature. Not necessarily as nature appears but as nature feels: unspoken, indescribable and sometimes chaotic.

Stopping by the Woods," is an abstract representation inspired by Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening ” This piece captures the chilling yet serene beauty of a winter's eve with elegance and depth. Numerous black and white vertical lines run down the canvas, suggesting the stillness and tranquillity of a birch forest filled with snow while small squares and rectangular blocks in a variety of colors—reds, yellows, blues, oranges, and gold’s, creates vibrancy and dynamics. The background showcases a blend of metallic gold and ultramarine blue, conjuring the last rays of sunlight piercing through the winter’s dusk. This piece bridges the gap between poetry and visual expression.