Erik Valera
@erikvalera.bsky.social
I am a civically engaged, critical thinking, storytelling animal, making and experiencing artwork.
✨ Chapel Hill future isn’t “boring.” It’s on the ballot.
🚍 Affordable homes near transit.
🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods.
🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard.
✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors.
ErikForChapelHill.com
🚍 Affordable homes near transit.
🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods.
🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard.
✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors.
ErikForChapelHill.com
August 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨ Chapel Hill future isn’t “boring.” It’s on the ballot.
🚍 Affordable homes near transit.
🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods.
🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard.
✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors.
ErikForChapelHill.com
🚍 Affordable homes near transit.
🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods.
🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard.
✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors.
ErikForChapelHill.com
Housing is the foundation of opportunity—and it’s where the work begins.
📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.
#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle
📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.
#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle
July 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Housing is the foundation of opportunity—and it’s where the work begins.
📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.
#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle
📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.
#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle
Plan for Community means giving people real choices—and real chances—to stay, grow, and belong right here.
#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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July 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Plan for Community means giving people real choices—and real chances—to stay, grow, and belong right here.
#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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I’m running for Town Council to bring a deeper commitment to community engagement—one that informs, consults, collaborates, and empowers residents to shape the decisions that impact our lives.
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
July 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I’m running for Town Council to bring a deeper commitment to community engagement—one that informs, consults, collaborates, and empowers residents to shape the decisions that impact our lives.
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
Chapel Hill thrives when we invest in the spaces that bring us together—parks, libraries, pools, creative hubs, camps, and places to learn and connect.
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
July 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Chapel Hill thrives when we invest in the spaces that bring us together—parks, libraries, pools, creative hubs, camps, and places to learn and connect.
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
When we grow with nature protecting our trees, floodplains, and green spaces-we grow stronger as a community.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts.
ErikForChapelHill.com
#GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil
If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts.
ErikForChapelHill.com
#GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil
June 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
When we grow with nature protecting our trees, floodplains, and green spaces-we grow stronger as a community.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts.
ErikForChapelHill.com
#GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil
If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts.
ErikForChapelHill.com
#GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil
It’s official — I’m running for Chapel Hill Town Council.
This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong.
Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com
#ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill
This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong.
Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com
#ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill
June 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It’s official — I’m running for Chapel Hill Town Council.
This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong.
Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com
#ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill
This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong.
Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com
#ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has vetoed anti-immigration bills SB153 & HB318!! 🙏Tell you NC House Rep and Senator to uphold the vetoes. ncleg.gov/FindYourLegi...
June 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has vetoed anti-immigration bills SB153 & HB318!! 🙏Tell you NC House Rep and Senator to uphold the vetoes. ncleg.gov/FindYourLegi...
Pop New Urban Expressionism. Digital artwork with a geometric reimagining the flavors, colors, and movement. #art #digitalart #procreate #creativecity
May 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Pop New Urban Expressionism. Digital artwork with a geometric reimagining the flavors, colors, and movement. #art #digitalart #procreate #creativecity
“Dense Pop”, acrylic on canvas, 11” x 14” Expressive brush strokes against A rosy sky offers contrast to the vibrant geometry below. A modern abstract tribute to community.
#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity
#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity
May 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“Dense Pop”, acrylic on canvas, 11” x 14” Expressive brush strokes against A rosy sky offers contrast to the vibrant geometry below. A modern abstract tribute to community.
#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity
#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity
A digital graphic a photo and drawing using Procreate. vibrant yellow daisies with abstract textures in teal, red, and purple. A single bee adds life to this digital floral dream. #DigitalArt #BlueskyArt #AbstractNature #FloralFusion #procreate #northcarolina
May 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A digital graphic a photo and drawing using Procreate. vibrant yellow daisies with abstract textures in teal, red, and purple. A single bee adds life to this digital floral dream. #DigitalArt #BlueskyArt #AbstractNature #FloralFusion #procreate #northcarolina
“Cantiflas as Pepe”
Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022.
A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon.
#Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt
Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022.
A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon.
#Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt
May 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
“Cantiflas as Pepe”
Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022.
A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon.
#Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt
Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022.
A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon.
#Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt
Tropical energy bursts from this vibrant abstract golden pineapples rise through a rainbow of brushstrokes and textures. We celebrate color, culture, and Caribbean joy. #ErikValeraArt #AbstractArt #expressionism #TropicalVibes #PineappleArt
May 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Tropical energy bursts from this vibrant abstract golden pineapples rise through a rainbow of brushstrokes and textures. We celebrate color, culture, and Caribbean joy. #ErikValeraArt #AbstractArt #expressionism #TropicalVibes #PineappleArt
Electric Skyline Pulsating. 11”x14” Acrylic on Canvas.
New Urbanist Abstract painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism
New Urbanist Abstract painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism
May 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Electric Skyline Pulsating. 11”x14” Acrylic on Canvas.
New Urbanist Abstract painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism
New Urbanist Abstract painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism
New Urbanist Abstract Expressionism with rhythm, tension, and color. #UrbanArt #Expressionism #AbstractArt #Cityscape
May 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
New Urbanist Abstract Expressionism with rhythm, tension, and color. #UrbanArt #Expressionism #AbstractArt #Cityscape
Experience New Urbanist. Expressionism. Bold colors, abstract city forms, and layered movement. Capturing the rhythm of urban life. Follow for more art rooted in culture, community, and emotion.
#blueskyart #UrbanArt
#blueskyart #UrbanArt
May 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Experience New Urbanist. Expressionism. Bold colors, abstract city forms, and layered movement. Capturing the rhythm of urban life. Follow for more art rooted in culture, community, and emotion.
#blueskyart #UrbanArt
#blueskyart #UrbanArt
New Urbanist Complexity
Graffiti becomes gospel. Colors speaks.
Scaffolds of Feeling.
Sanctuary cities lead to the underground subway railroad.
Take the fire escape to feelings and form.
The resistance gathers in our backyard.
Urban density builds unconventional connections.
Graffiti becomes gospel. Colors speaks.
Scaffolds of Feeling.
Sanctuary cities lead to the underground subway railroad.
Take the fire escape to feelings and form.
The resistance gathers in our backyard.
Urban density builds unconventional connections.
May 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New Urbanist Complexity
Graffiti becomes gospel. Colors speaks.
Scaffolds of Feeling.
Sanctuary cities lead to the underground subway railroad.
Take the fire escape to feelings and form.
The resistance gathers in our backyard.
Urban density builds unconventional connections.
Graffiti becomes gospel. Colors speaks.
Scaffolds of Feeling.
Sanctuary cities lead to the underground subway railroad.
Take the fire escape to feelings and form.
The resistance gathers in our backyard.
Urban density builds unconventional connections.
New Urbanist Vibes
A painting and a poem
It’’s the beauty found in proximity.
Unexpected connections visualized in a shared space.
A celebration of our complexity.
Those feelings that arise when we prioritize,
community and communication over fear and isolation.
#abstractart #cityscape
A painting and a poem
It’’s the beauty found in proximity.
Unexpected connections visualized in a shared space.
A celebration of our complexity.
Those feelings that arise when we prioritize,
community and communication over fear and isolation.
#abstractart #cityscape
May 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
New Urbanist Vibes
A painting and a poem
It’’s the beauty found in proximity.
Unexpected connections visualized in a shared space.
A celebration of our complexity.
Those feelings that arise when we prioritize,
community and communication over fear and isolation.
#abstractart #cityscape
A painting and a poem
It’’s the beauty found in proximity.
Unexpected connections visualized in a shared space.
A celebration of our complexity.
Those feelings that arise when we prioritize,
community and communication over fear and isolation.
#abstractart #cityscape
What would Diego Velázquez paint today? #lasmeninas #arte
May 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
What would Diego Velázquez paint today? #lasmeninas #arte
As seen around town. #themessage #publicart
March 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As seen around town. #themessage #publicart
The human right to make and experience art. #artthings
March 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The human right to make and experience art. #artthings
Transit Oriented Design, A Perspective Urban Planning. 2025. #digitalart #urbanism
March 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Transit Oriented Design, A Perspective Urban Planning. 2025. #digitalart #urbanism