ALEENA SHARIF

Aleena is a Pakistani Artist who mainly works with the female nude figure. Her work aims to promote confidence and normalize the idea of women unapologetically taking up space. She is also experimenting with the idea of flesh and pushing the conventional idea of what is considered a painting. She currently continues her practice between New York and Pakistan. Where she tries to create a safe space for these kinds of works to be seen.

IG: @aleenasharif_art

Skin suit, 2024

Canvas, oil paint, thread, beads 18 x 24 in. and, 5 x 7 in. $300 (top) | $200 (underwear)

Stomach Pillow, 2024

Pillow and oil paint 20 x 12 in. $50

Skin suit, 2024

Canvas, oil paint, thread, beads 18 x 24 in. and, 5 x 7 in. $300 (top) | $200 (underwear)

ARTIST STATEMENT:
The theme behind these pieces is to explore the idea of ugly. The things that no one really wants to see or share with the world. Its taking what we would hide and clean up and glorifying it. It's taking specific moments and highlighting them.

SLOW BURN

ALEENA SHARIF

ARTIST STATEMENT: The theme behind these pieces is to explore the idea of ugly. The things that no one really wants to see or share with the world. Its taking what we would hide and clean up and glorifying it. It's taking specific moments and highlighting them.

ARTIST STATEMENT:
The theme behind these pieces is to explore the idea of ugly. The things that no one really wants to see or share with the world. Its taking what we would hide and clean up and glorifying it. It's taking specific moments and highlighting them.