5 Questions With Aja Trier
Exclusive iCanvas artist Aja Trier’s portfolio of imaginative takes on Van Gogh’s The Starry Night blend old and new in the most heartwarming way. Making anyone from beloved pets to iconic pop culture characters the subjects under this iconic night sky, her art magically makes her subjects even more special when featured within this classic scene. We’re proud to offer their work on iCanvas and wanted to take a minute to introduce you to the human behind the art.
Keep reading to get a taste of what inspires their work, the style of music they create to, and other artists they appreciate. You might be surprised to learn what you have in common!
Who are 5 of your current favorite artists, living or dead?
Van Gogh (obviously haha), Audrey Kawasaki, Sarah Joncas, Jeff Soto, Rodrigo Luff
“The Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh 
“Yuuwaku (allure), 2009” by Audrey Kawasaki 
“Blue Bird” by Sarah Joncas 
“Primus” by Jeff Soto 
“Afterglow II Sunrise” by Rodrigo Luff
What band or musician would you listen to while creating your art?
Right now it’s a Junip Pandora station I started.
If you could master any other form of creative expression, what would it be?
I’ve always wanted to learn to play the drums.
What is one person, one place, and one object that inspires you?
My son and husband both inspire me daily. I travel to the Caribbean once a year and find it really inspires me as well. I can’t say one single object, but my art collection as a whole inspires me all the time. I have surrounded myself with other’s art (I have over 50 originals on my living room / dining room walls!) and it is a source of inspiration every second of every day.
What is something about you that others may be surprised to learn?
I was a model for J.C Penny when I was 5. Was even offered a contract with Ford, but my mother declined because we would have had to move to NYC.
Check out some of Aja Trier’s creations below, and click here to view their full iCanvas collection.
