Erik Slutsky’s paintings reach toward hope, even as they explore painful themes of war, violence, displacement, and divisiveness. He incorporates symbols of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism into his paintings, infusing them with his persistent desire for greater human unity, justice, and love. As an artist he strives to enliven a spirit of questioning, incite changes in thinking, and inspire hope in viewers. Read this blog post to learn more about the artist and his work, and visit Erik Slutsky’s website to see more paintings.