Brebeuf’s art program is composed of several talented individuals producing incredible works of art, yet there is a glaring lack of recognition for this department. Senior Alia Garron is one of these people; she has been involved with Brebeuf’s art program for three years and has witnessed this firsthand. 

“We have a very limited set of courses,” Garron testifies. “Compared to schools around us, they have a lot more variety in their courses, which allows students to immerse themselves fully into what they want to go into.”

Garron has been an artist for her entire life. Growing up with professional artists as parents, inspiration has surrounded her since childhood. Five years ago she launched her art business, which she considers a turning point in becoming a serious artist.

Though she works with an array of mediums, Garron’s recent favorite is acrylic paint. Her work, often taking a realism approach, is stylistically distinct and beautiful. She is currently enrolled in Brebeuf’s AP Studio Art course, which centers around creating a portfolio. 

Already Garron has been acclaimed as an artist, having sold artwork to one of the creative directors of Adidas. Her illustrations were also published in a collaborative children’s poetry book, titled “Not To Be Me.”

Garron intends to pursue architectural design past high school, while continuing with visual art on the side. She, however, is not the only Brebeuf student with artistic aspirations.

“There are a lot of people at Brebeuf who want to go into art related careers,” Garron states. 

Brebeuf owes its artists greater recognition for their accomplishments and creativity, as well as enough opportunity to study art; the first step is to acknowledge and support Brebeuf’s many artists. 

Find Alia Garron’s artwork on her Instagram: @a.g.art._