About Aliya

Aliya is an artist, photographer and educator living in Toronto, Ontario. She has over 12 years of professional experience working in childcare and arts education.
Aliya is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Visual Arts.

Aliya is a multi-disciplinary artist who can be found experimenting with oil pastels, sketching, collaging, photography, digital illustration, embroidery, watercolour, acrylic paint, print making, and so much more.

For any inquiries about commissions or prints, you can reach Aliya at the email address below.

aliyagollom@gmail.com

Achievements in the Arts

The Magenta Foundation Flash Forward Incubator Show, 2014
Photography Show at Twist Gallery on Queen West in Toronto- Self Portrait Photograph displayed

Women in Art, 2016
Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto- Diptych of photographs titled ‘Erica’ displayed

Ryerson-Brighton File Swap, 2016
International Gallery- Untitled work Displayed

A Plan for Planned Parenthood Art Show, 2016
-Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre in Toronto- Two black and white images from my series titled ‘My Room’ displayed and sold with all profits donated to Planned Parenthood
-Event Photographer

Women in Art, 2017
Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto- A Portrait Photograph titled ‘More Good than Bad’ displayed

Ryerson First Edition Third Year Book Show, 2017
The Ryerson Art Space at the Gladstone Hotel- My Photography Book titled ‘My Room’ displayed.

'Counterparts' Ryerson Third Year Show, 2017
Gladstone Hotel- A portrait photograph titled ‘My Sister’ was displayed in the Gallery.

'Nevertheless, She Persisted', Thesis Project Pop Up Gallery Show, 2017
Gallery 310: Ryerson University School of Image Arts- (3 Large Photographic Prints, 3 Photographic Books, 3 Audio Interviews, and Furniture Installation)
A multi media series documenting the lives of three young mothers in Toronto, challenging stereotypes and creating a space to hear their stories.

Alia Youssef, creator of 'The Sisters Project', 2018
Portrait of the incredibly talented photographer, Alia Youssef
(creator of 'The Sisters Project', an internationally recognized project that celebrates the diversity of Muslim Women)
Shot on a Mamiya 645 AFD ii, Portra 400

Maximum Exposure 23, 2018
‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ displayed in The Ryerson University Year End Gallery Exhibition & Catalog, Maximum Exposure (23rd Edition).
Maximum Exposure 23 showcased thesis projects from the graduates of Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts’ Photography Studies program, Class of 2018.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Studies, Ryerson University
Class of 2018