ABOUT | Alex Garant

A B O U T

Optic Pop & Mirage Realism Artist.

Born in Quebec city, Canada, Alex Garant established herself as the pioneer of Contemporary Figurative Op Art. Garant is known as the inventor of "Analogue Glitch Art" or "Optic Pop" , a style she masters by using double image patterns, duplication of elements, optical illusions and image superposition as key components of her imagery.

Full Bio

Alex Garant, Canadian Contemporary Figurative OP Artist, earned her reputation as the Queen of Double Eyes. Having studied visual arts at Notre-Dame–De-Foy College near Quebec City, she made Toronto her home after graduating in 2001. It was a heart attack in 2012 that catalyzed her full dedication to art, forever altering her perspective on the world.

Recognized as the inventor of "Analogue Glitch Art" and pioneer of the Contemporary Figurative Op Art movement, Garant's oil paintings blend graphic elements with traditional portraiture techniques. She employs patterns, duplication, symmetry, and image superposition to craft her mesmerizing visuals. Her works delve into human duality, exploring the conflict between inner identity and outward persona.

With representation in galleries across Canada, the United States, and Australia, Garant's art has graced prestigious museums such as the Museum of Art and History (MOAH) in California, the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in Arizona, and the Honolulu Museum of Art in Hawaii, and more recently the Medici Museum of Arts in Warren, Ohio.

Her acclaim extends to publications like Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz, and Beautiful Bizarre, as well as features in American Art Collector magazine and various online platforms including VICE and The Huffington Post. Notable collaborations include projects with MARVEL x Sideshow Collectibles, KAPPA, Universal Music x Billy Talent, and Penguin Random House, demonstrating Garant's diverse influence and widespread appeal in the art world.

Garant is part of the TREKELL artist Pro Team.

Collaboration clients include MARVEL x Sideshow Collectibles, KAPPA, Universal Music x Billy Talent, Universal UK, Budweiser Events, Penguin Random House, Mr Men X Little Miss.