About the Artist
Bio
Angelica Candido creates artworks and poetry inspired by her heritage, surroundings, and dreams. Each artwork becomes a narrative, a poetic journey that invites viewers to step into a world where reality and unreality coexist harmoniously. Candido was featured in Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Ignite Gallery, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), CBC East Coast News, and was a finalist in the 100 Kellogg Art Competition and Gallery 35 Live Painting Competition. She received grants and support for her online business from JVS Toronto, The City of Brampton, and the Brampton Entrepreneurship Center (BEC). She holds a bachelor’s degree in drawing and painting from OCAD University.
Why AC² Studio was created.
Angelica always had a deep love for art since her childhood. She didn't grow up with the most elaborate dollhouses; instead, she channeled her creativity onto paper, crafting drawings of fantastical worlds. In 2018, armed with a collection of original pieces, Angelica ventured to Turkey, where she garnered positive feedback and found encouragement from the local community to further explore her artistic talents. This experience ignited a continuous passion for creating art.
Over time, Angelica earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Drawing and Painting at OCAD U. Recognizing that formalizing her art practice was the key to the sustained pursuit, she established AC² Studio. Driven by a genuine curiosity about the beauty of life and fueled by her unwavering love for the artmaking process, AC² Studio emerged as a testament to Angelica's dedication to her craft that she wanted to share with the world.
Fantasy and reality
lost between the two
When this world seems dream-like
it creates something new
Full of different universes
millions of atoms in the sand
We hold the wonders of the stars
in the palm of our hand
