Aniya Defries
meet me
my name is aniya defries and i originate from the nether regions of muswell hill, north london. i studied at strathclyde university in glasgow and thereafter developed a successful career working in T.V production and commercials, spanning over a period of 17 years.
being an original thinker, i have always been fortunate to move within creative circles who have continued to inspire me. therein, aside of being a keen film buff, i have readily embraced a passion for the arts on every level. i therefore welcomed the opportunity to enrol in a life drawing class with ‘the prince’s trust’ in hackney. this was purely for leisure – a past-time providing light-hearted escapism – and i became immediately hooked.
artists and personal friends all praised my naïve interpretations and continued to encourage me. their enthusiasm spurred me on to pursue exercising my hobby to the extent of creating portraits of family and friends on a regular basis. i also take delight in creating my own interpretations of famous characters – past and present. i also create land and cityscapes of a similar style and ilk. i am now in the privileged position to be exhibiting and selling my work in a prominent art gallery in palma de mallorca, kaplan projects. in addition, i have regular clients who readily approach me for personal commissions.
my methodology is considered quirky and refreshing – portraying a naïve innocence to the subject using clean, bold lines sometimes accentuated by a simplistic pop of vibrant colour. indeed, i believe my work reflects who i am – uncomplicated and complicated - but offering a raw and honest energy.
meet (some of) my drawings
contact
direct commissions
aniyadefries@icloud.com
+34 615 884 595
represented by
kaplan projects