Art
No Order Magazine talks with the artist.
Aleja Hine is an artist and muralist based in Brisbane. Her style involves a form of realistic composite art with enhanced and abstracted colours, drawing from the ideas and style of surrealism.
What involvement you currently have in the art scene?
I’ve been part of the brisbane art scene for the last few years. I came in through the street art scene. I also have been part of BSAF and badolive shows the last couple of years. These platforms and events have introduced me to so many amazing artists and friends. I have recently started an art events and curation company called A2Z with my housemate and fellow artist Zaide. A couple of weeks ago we ran an art show out of our house with 30+ emerging local artist. At the end of September I’ll be running an all female street artists exhibition with 8 prominent Australian street artist and 10 emerging local street artists.
How did your career begin?
My career began once I left school. I picked up a set of oil paints in my first year out and have never put them down. I’m a self taught artist so it has been a steady progression in style and aesthetic over the last 10 years. I run my own business where I create and paint jewellery and also paint murals. So being an artist is my full time gig.
Image via Instagram
What does the term art mean to you?
Art means many things to me but the first thing that comes to mind is emotive and thought provoking. It is a snapshot of a cultural in a moment in time. It is also a snapshot of a person and their mind. I love how art is multidimensional and not contained to any medium, style or meaning.
What is something you wish you knew at the beginning of your career that you know now?
Trust your own aesthetic, let go of perfection and enjoy the journey.
What advice do you have for emerging artists?
Keep working and trust your instinct. Surround yourself by other artists and likeminded people and find opportunities that connect you to the scene.
Read the full interview in Issue 01
Published: 15th October 2021