ABOUT THE ARTIST

My name is Annie. I'm a 23-year-old self-taught artist based in Toronto, Ontario.

I utilize my realism skills to explore the realm of surrealism, where the boundaries of reality and imagination converge. My work serves as a visual diary, expressing the surreal landscapes found within dreams and the depths of the human psyche.

My creative inspiration comes from an unexpected source - the cover art of academic planners. As a student, I often admired the curated stock images that were creatively photoshopped together. The art style resonated with me, resembling a modern twist on Salvador Dali's surrealistic mastery. Each composition evoked a profound sense of optimism and wonder.

I aspire to channel the same feelings of optimism and wonder that those planner covers evoked within me. My art is a spotlight on the obscure beauty concealed within everyday objects and scenes. It's an invitation to embrace the whimsical and the bizarre, paying homage to dreamers, optimists, and those who discover joy in the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary.