Date of event: April 26, 2014, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Born in Los Angeles, CA. Erin Yoshi was inspired at an early age by her parents to create, building a darkroom and developing photography at age 7. She was influenced by stories of her family’s experiences during the Internment Camps of WWII, which instilled curiosity for human capacity and politics of power. Her foundation as a community organizer has influenced her art and project themes.

Erin obtained a MBA focusing on International Sustainability and was previously the Interim Director of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. 

Currently Erin is the Executive Director of the Estria Foundation , that hosts the international Water Writes Mural Series and the only national graffiti competition, the Estria Battles, featured in six cities across the nation.

Her artwork reflects of the struggle within communities, and the paradigms of social injustice and class struggles. She tells stories and shares emotional expression with delicate brush strokes.

Erin has left her imprint creating murals in Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, Chile, the Philippines and across the United States. FLAX is proud to welcome Erin to paint our front wall and invite our customers to visit and watch her story unfold. To learn more, visit Erin’s website .

Erin's mural at Flax below.