Aleya Michaud

48” x 36”, Oil Stick, Acrylic, Soft Pastel, $2200

Aleya Michaud, a black Acadian artist from New Brunswick, embraces the essence of creative process over finality in her art. Her process involves intuitive, childlike mark-making using diverse mediums such as traditional Chinese ink, acrylic paint, and oil sticks. Each piece evolves from simple marks into intricate depth, influenced by music, emotions, and surroundings, and exploring diverse themes. Dedicated to painting in her Riverview home studio, she's an active member of the New Brunswick Black Artist Alliance, showcasing solo works at Galerie Sans Nom and Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery, while contributing to group exhibitions at the Gallery on Queen. Her unique approach has gained recognition in various publications.