About Sasha Yakovleva

Exploring Realism and Beyond

Sasha Yakovleva is a Toronto-based artist who brings a contemporary edge to realistic painting. Specializing in acrylic and oil mediums, she explores themes of portraiture, photorealism, colour psychology, landscapes, and memory. Each piece invites viewers to engage with societal issues and personal narratives through vibrant and thought-provoking compositions.

Currently in her fourth year pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting at OCAD University, Sasha integrates photo documentation and digital tools into her practice, blending traditional methods with modern techniques to push the boundaries of realism.

Her work has garnered attention in the art world, featuring in exhibitions such as "Face Off," "Springboard," "The Way We Draw" at the Ada Slaight Gallery in Toronto, ON and “Faces and Traces: A Cross Boarder Portrait Project, Stackt North Hall Gallery, Toronto, ON. Her commitment to her craft and unique perspective make her a rising talent in the Canadian art scene.

Artist Statement

Art is my way of capturing the essence of the human experience. Through every brushstroke, I aim to evoke emotion, spark dialogue, and bring colour to the world—one stroke at a time.

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