"Anais" Original Abstract Portrait Painting by Aleea Jaques Painting

Artist Bio A self-taught artist who grew up on Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe, Michigan with a refined southern mother who adored interior design and art, Aleea felt an innate desire to express herself with a paint brush. Despite being told that women should be demure and quiet, Aleea now fully embraces her audacious voice. Her art studio is located in charming Northville, Michigan, where she creates works that reside in numerous private and public collections throughout the country. Fueled by a desire to spark meaningful conversation and to be fully seen, Aleea's statement pieces stand as vibrant testaments to her joy of individuality, as represented in her playful figurative abstracts. Featured in publications such as Vogue UK and Home and Gardens, Aleea emerges as a luminous force in the realm of fine, contemporary art. Artist Statement I am drawn to the untamed honesty of a child. It reminds me of the creative mavericks I look up to such as Picasso, Matisse, Nin - to name a few, those who unapologetically defied convention. My figurative abstract paintings are bold, playful and conversational, inviting viewers into a world of storytelling. Through humorous expressions and anatomically incorrect features, I weave narratives that captivate the imagination. Using exaggerated shapes, saturated color and allowing drips and splatters to show, a youthful innocence of spontaneity is captured in my figures. These elements combine to produce a sense of whimsy that resonates deeply with my childlike spirit who yearns to play, leaving an indelible impression on those who encounter it.