Alia Shawkat (b. 1989) is an American artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, and sculpture. Beginning her painting career at the age of 18, Shawkat has steadily developed a distinct visual language.
Shawkat’s work has been presented in a range of exhibitions internationally. She has shown with Dilettante Gallery, which also published a book of her drawings in 2020, and participated in group shows in France, New York, and Mexico City. Her work has been featured at Spring Break Art Show in Los Angeles and in a solo presentation in Palm Desert, California.
Alongside her visual art practice, Shawkat is recognized for her accomplished career as an actress, appearing in both film and television. Her creative work across disciplines informs the layered narrative quality of her paintings and sculptures.
Shawkat first exhibited with Aicon Contemporary in a group exhibition and presents her debut solo exhibition with the Aicon Contemporary in 2025.
This artist lives and works in Los Angeles, California.