Connextions: Rainbow Connection by artist Erin McGean

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About

rin McGean studied Fine Art at York University in Toronto and although originally trained in painting and drawing she has been producing analogue and digital collages for over 15 years. Along with teaching high school art and collage workshops for adults, Erin has exhibited in Canadian galleries and sold her work to private and corporate collectors. She is also a frequent contributor to Elle Canada and was selected to exhibit at Fashion Art Toronto in 2019 and 2020. She has recently had her art published in Kolaj Magazine and Create and Resident Magazine. Erin has lived in Oakville for over 18 years.

The artist offers about her practice:

Rainbow Connection is a series of six vibrant collages that celebrate diversity and inclusivity within the local community. Through the use of vivid colours and abstract compositions, each collage weaves together people of different ethnicities with textures and patterns, creating a visual metaphor for the beauty of diversity within our community.

The rainbow scheme used throughout the series not only speaks to the LGBTQ community but also represents the spectrum of human experiences and identities. The series aims to promote understanding and acceptance of all people, regardless of their background, and to celebrate the unique qualities that each individual brings to the community.

Ultimately, Rainbow Connection is a visual celebration of the power of diversity and the importance of inclusivity. It serves as a reminder that our differences are what make us unique and beautiful, and that we should embrace and celebrate them. Through this series, I hope to inspire a sense of unity, acceptance, and love within the local community and beyond.

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Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville is located on Treaty 14 and 22 lands, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Oakville is home to many different First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Since the 1800s, it has become one of the most coveted areas to live and work in Ontario, with 225,000 residents calling Oakville home. The town offers all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre with first-rate facilities and amenities while maintaining its small-town feel.