Bringing Colour to the World

Who is Sasha Y?

Sasha Yakovleva is a Toronto-based contemporary realist artist whose practice explores identity, memory, and resilience through painting and mixed media. Working in oil, acrylic, charcoal, fabric, beads, embroidery, and found objects, she often incorporates photography as a personal archive, layering cultural references and intimate narratives.

Currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting at OCAD University, Sasha integrates painting with photography and mixed media, bridging traditional and contemporary approaches. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions across Toronto, including Face Off, Springboard, and The Way We Draw at the Ada Slaight Gallery, as well as Faces and Traces: A Cross-Border Portrait Project at Stackt North Hall Gallery.

Recent Pieces

Commission Work

Interested in owning a custom piece by Sasha Yakovleva? Sasha offers commissioned work that reflects her unique style and attention to detail. Whether it's a portrait, landscape, or a concept you envision, Sasha will bring your ideas to life with vibrant and thought-provoking artistry.

Contact Sasha to discuss your commission and start the journey of creating a personalized masterpiece.