Erin Currier stands in front of her art. (Alex De Core)SANTA FE, N.M. - Erin Currier is not the pope and doesn’t work for the Vatican, but through her artistry, she canonizes everyday people, bringing out their inner saint.
The 47-year-old Sante Fe painter has gained notoriety for her angelic portraits of people from all walks of life, whom she met while traveling the world.
Her art depicts janitors, maids, shoe shiners, musicians and community activists all with halos to symbolize their humanity.
She features her paintings on her website and Instagram pages. She also has an upcoming show at the Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe on June 24.