Hi, and welcome! My name is Anastasia. I am a Russian-born, Toronto-based artist. I first moved all by myself when I was 17, from the other side of the world to the evergreen Vancouver, BC - to study civil engineering, no less. Following various ventures and discoveries along the way, here I am now: continuing to learn about myself and the world around, while fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a professional artist.
My work is usually described as magic realism; vibrant, dreamlike, emotional, telling stories with a focus on the characters. Create, Explore, Love are the key values behind it. Having worked in construction management and advertising, healthcare and eventually full-time art, I have been inspired by many wonderful people on this journey, and strive to bring an equally strong work ethic and skillset to my creative career.
I am open to illustration and gallery projects (traditional and digital), mural and portrait commissions, as well as painting live at events. My work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Infected by Art, Beautiful Bizarre Art Magazine, Street Art Toronto, and others. Browse the website or contact me at art@anastasiaeve.com for availability enquiries. For updates on my upcoming shows, check below or on my social media.
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B. 1991 Samara, Russia. Based in Toronto, Canada
Represented by the Westmount Gallery in Toronto
Select Projects and Shows
2023 Festival of India Toronto live art show, Centre Island
2023 StART at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair: online and in-person at Nathan Phillips Square
2023 StART Outside the Box mural project, Toronto (Overlea Blvd and Thorncliffe Park Dr)
2022 Evening Showcase at the Illuxcon IX, Reading
2022 KJ Bit Mural Jam, Toronto (337 Shaw)
2022 Bell Box mural project, Toronto (Bayside Lane)
2021 "Double 12" Group Show at the Westmount Gallery, Toronto
2021 StART Outside the Box (Sheppard Ave E & Heron's Hill Way) and Richmond Street Cycle Track Projects, Toronto
2021 Kensington Market Art Fair, curated by the Samara Contemporary Gallery, Toronto
2021 Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) Open Online Juried Exhibition
2020 True Patriot Love 12th Annual Tribute Gala
2020 StART Scarlett Road and Shoreham Cycle Track Barrier Murals, Toronto
2020 Colours of the World group show, Twist Gallery, Toronto
2019 Small Cures Art Show & Auction, Toronto
2019 The Tyler Effect Annual Charity Event, Toronto
2019 Limitless online exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists
2019 The Hot Rods and Hogs Show, SuperWonder Gallery, Toronto
2019 The F.A.M. Festival, Toronto
2018 The Million Dollar Poster Show, SuperWonder Gallery, Toronto
2018 Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 56, LA
Education
2013 Bachelor of Applied Science, University of British Columbia
2008 Honours Diploma of Fine Art, Samara Municipal Art School #1
Select art courses from Central Saint Martins (London, UK), smArt school (US), Studio West (Toronto, CA), Galia Zinko