About Aaronya

"Art is memory. Art is movement. Art is a reclamation."

For Aaronya, every piece is a conversation between past and present, between culture and the self. Raised in New York, he first picked up a brush at the age of four, instinctively translating the world onto paper. But as life took its course, that artistic voice fell silent at fifteen—until the solitude of the pandemic called it back. This time, the work carried weight, urgency, and a narrative that demanded to be told.

His art is a modern retelling of Black culture, reimagining history through a surreal, contemporary lens. It speaks in bold strokes, layered textures, and vibrant contradictions—just like the complexities of identity itself. Through abstraction and storytelling, Aaronya captures the rhythm of heritage, the tension between nostalgia and evolution, the way a single image can hold both ancestry and futurism in one breath.

The Process

Aaronya’s work is both intentional and instinctive, balancing meticulous detail with purposeful omission. Each piece highlights the elements he deems most important—where sharp, deliberate precision draws the eye, while other areas remain loosely rendered, their mere implication enough to tell the story.

His signature faceless figures act as mirrors, allowing the observer to step inside the piece, to find their own meaning within it. The absence of identity transforms the artwork into a universal experience—one that transcends individuality and speaks to something deeper.

While his art is designed with commercial appeal, it is never without hidden layers. For the true lover of art—the one who looks beyond the surface—there is always more to discover. Subtle symbols, coded messages, and quiet details lie beneath the bold strokes, waiting for those who take the time to truly see.

A Global Perspective

Traveling and living in Asia from 2022 to 2023 deepened this exploration. The experience introduced new philosophies, disciplines, and techniques—reshaping not just the art, but the artist. What emerged is a body of work that bends cultural lines, merging influences into something that feels both universal and deeply personal.

Selected Works & Collaborations

• Motown / Capitol Records (2020): Created the official album cover for the Motown Christmas Album
• NFL Artist Replay (2020): Featured artist, with work displayed at the Super Bowl arena in 2021
• MTV (2021): Collaborated on a special project for Black History Month
• Hypebae (2022): Featured artist, recognized for contributions to contemporary Black artistry

This is more than visual art. It’s a language—one that moves, challenges, and lingers. Because in Aaronya’s world, art isn’t just something to be seen. It’s something to be felt.