
Erika Riley
Ajax
Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 6
I’m Erika, also known as Acker. I’m a GTA-based artist, born in Scarborough but raised mostly in Ajax Ontario. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, so I wouldn’t call myself a classically-trained artist by any means. I never wanted to give up creating my art OR give up on engineering, so while my academics transitioned to mainly STEM based courses, I kept creating art under my nickname. Booth 6
I don’t think engineering and art are very different in the ways that matter. They’re simply two different ways of using creativity. For my art, I like to focus on people and experiences. From murals to portraits to mini-landscapes.
My current series is what I call my "Iconic" series: Acrylic paintings inspired by people - namely those who I consider iconic. Someone iconic to me might be someone famous, or it might be a random person on the street.
I'm always open to commissions or collaborations - feel free to reach out!
Painting

Iconic
- 2021
- 61 x 91.4 x 3.81 cm
- $3,000

(sold!) Atlanta
- 2020
- 28 x 35.6 cm
- $165

HoYeon
- 2022
- 28 x 35.6 cm
- $165

(sold!) Meditate
- 2022
- 28 x 43.2 cm
- $170

Music for a Sushi Restaurant
- 2022
- 91.4 x 61 x 3.81 cm
- $1,000

(sold!) NOTORIOUS
- 2018
- 28 x 35.6 cm
- $165

(sold!) Note to Self
- 2022
- 21.33 x 27.94 x 1 cm

RIH
- 2022
- 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm
- $600

SELF
- 2021
- 28 x 28 x 1 cm

(sold!) SNOOP
- 2022
- 22.86 x 22.86 x 1 cm
- $40

(sold!) The Path
- 2022
- 28 x 35.6 cm
- $165

Viva La Vida
- 2020
- 65 x 51 cm
- $300

Waiting
- 2022
- 38 x 76.2 x 3.81 cm
- $250