Kriss Munsya’s The Eraser is a photographic series that examines memory, identity, and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Through the act of revisiting and reinterpreting past experiences, Munsya creates a powerful narrative that bridges personal histories with broader themes of resistance, healing, and self-reclamation. The series invites viewers to reflect on how internalized racism and the wounds of the past shape one's sense of self and how revisiting these memories can open pathways to transformation.

Dreams Tonite is a key work within this series, drawing from the same childhood memory explored in Keep The Car Running. The image reflects Munsya’s experience during a road trip with his family to Germany when he was six years old. On this trip, Munsya recalls being struck by the stark contrast between the low-budget hotel his family stayed at and the luxurious hotel across the highway, where affluent white families enjoyed their vacation. This moment of jealousy and alienation, marked by feelings of inferiority, became a defining memory of his early life, one that would deeply influence his understanding of race, class, and belonging.

In Dreams Tonite, Munsya reimagines this memory, seeking to reclaim the past and transform its meaning. The work reflects his desire to change the narrative of self-doubt and frustration that he felt as a child, attempting to rewrite a memory that once symbolized disconnection into one of empowerment. Yet, as the piece suggests, revisiting the past is not a simple act of erasure. The process of digging into one’s memories often brings unexpected emotions and realizations, forcing the artist to confront uncomfortable truths about identity, race, and privilege.

Through Dreams Tonite, Munsya invites viewers to explore the tension between longing and self-reclamation. The photograph serves as both a reflection on how early experiences of racial and class-based disparity shape the way we see ourselves and a challenge to reframe those narratives in the pursuit of healing. In this work, Munsya uses visual metaphor to capture the complexity of memory and identity, offering a space to rethink how personal histories, marked by inequality and exclusion, can be reimagined for personal and collective growth.

The Eraser was a finalist for the prestigious Hopper Prize (2021). Dreams Tonite was featured in Canadian Art (2021). An edition of the artwork is part of the Canada Council Art Bank collection.