Upcoming exhibitions:
Public Works - Pancakes & Booze San Francisco - July 24th
My name is Zen Alaia. Original California native. I am an abstract, surrealism artist. I create art inspired by the emotions we all feel and experience but rarely discuss. Through my art, I aim to evoke reflection, critical thinking and a deeper connection with the unspoken aspects of our emotional lives. My art uses certain colors, symbolism and imagery to display certain subconscious emotions.
I began my journey of artistry in 2013. It all started with doodles of dragons, cartoon characters, human figures and eyeballs in a spiral notebook one of my family members bought for me, thinking nothing of it until years later.
It was when I started grow up and finally experience the emotions of love, joy, pain, confusion and all other very real feelings that many people feel, I gravitated towards art as an outlet for my feelings. It has become the biggest outlet for me, alongside my passions for music, dancing, and writing.
To me, art is like a channel, a portal, a vehicle for expression and it has been one of my greatest medicines, a truly personal, spiritual experience for me. When I create, it's completely intuitive and purely intentional. All my pieces are related and share a common theme - displaying emotions that are hidden and rarely discussed. I hope my art inspires you to express yourself and helps you recognize yourself on a deep level like it has for me. Enjoy!
ZEN.