Under the Pink Sky | Aoe Girard

Necessary Arts Collective
Aug 26
3 min read

Exhibiting August 26 to September 9, 2025.

Under the Pink Sky is a collection of acrylic paintings that reflects the depth and complexity of women’s emotions. Each piece carries its own atmosphere, yet together they form a shared horizon beneath the expanse of a pink sky.

The use of pink is deliberate—a colour often associated with softness, but within it lies strength, resilience, and transformation. Through layered brushstrokes, I explore how women embody a spectrum of feelings that shift like the sky at dusk, ever-changing, yet deeply connected.

This exhibition is both a visual journey and an invitation to pause, reflect, and recognize the inner landscapes women carry within. Beneath the pink sky, every emotion finds its place.

About the Artist

Aoe Girard is a dynamic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer devoted to creating art that spreads happiness and connects deeply with society. Her vibrant work bridges art and nature, often centered on themes that inspire joy, featuring children, animals, and the beauty of the natural world. Aoe believes that while all art has its own beauty, its true magic lies in the happiness it brings to people's lives.

With a creative portfolio spanning traditional and digital techniques, Aoe works with a variety of mediums, including pencil, watercolour, acrylic, oil, ink, and pastel. Her whimsical illustrations, depicting enchanting scenes of children, women, flowers, trees, and animals, have been featured in children's books, magazines, and product designs. Her captivating paintings have graced galleries, cafes, and outdoor venues, showcasing her skill in transforming ordinary spaces into imaginative worlds. Additionally, her public art installations and murals highlight her ability to engage viewers with vivid, larger-than-life creations.

Aoe’s passion for art extends beyond the canvas through her live painting performances, which began with the Hope Project in Cambridge, ON (2018) and continued at The Museum in Kitchener, ON, as a featured artist at the Brush Off events (2020, 2023, and 2024). These live shows allow Aoe to engage with the public, bringing her belief in art as an interactive experience to life. Projects like Find Me (2022), where she painted a picnic table for the Open Street Event in Uptown Waterloo, further demonstrate her commitment to making art accessible to all.

Her impressive exhibition history includes both local and international showcases. Aoe has exhibited in events like Sweet 16 at The Art District Gallery (Kitchener, ON) in 2018, Books are Everything and Everywhere at Lanlao Gallery (Chiangmai, Thailand) in 2019, and Golden Spring at The Link Gallery (Waterloo, ON) in 2024. Her works are celebrated for capturing nature’s beauty and evoking heartfelt emotions in her audience.

Beyond exhibitions, Aoe has left her mark with stunning murals and public art projects. Notable works include Alone, Together (Waterloo, ON) in 2021, Thai Boat (Cambridge, ON) in 2022, and The Rising Sun (Folsom, California, USA) in 2024. Her public installations, such as Heartbeat, a fence art installation at Waterloo Park (2021), and My Backyard and Lucky Stone, fabric installations in 2023, have transformed everyday spaces into captivating art experiences.

Aoe’s artistic talents also shine in the world of children’s literature. She has illustrated beloved books like The Huge Elephant, The King and His Parrot, and Elephant Lost His Teeth, delighting young readers with playful, colourful scenes that celebrate the wonders of life. Her children's book I Am a BIG Elephant stands out as a heartwarming project supported by the Waterloo Region Art Fund, created to bring joy to children's hospitals.

Through all her endeavours, Aoe Girard remains committed to crafting art that fosters happiness and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Her work, from gallery exhibitions to public art, is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, imagination, and joy.

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