Aliyah Sidqe is an artist who uses her talent to create a platform for marginalized communities. Through her work, she aims to empower and uplift those who have been historically silenced. Aliyah's art is deeply personal, drawing from her experiences as a black woman, mother, and cancer survivor. Her autobiographical approach allows her to show the intersectionalities of blackness, highlighting the complexities and nuances of the black experience.
Community is at the heart of Aliyah's work. She believes that art can be a powerful tool for bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging. Her murals, in particular, are often created in collaboration with members of the community, reflecting the unique experiences and perspectives of those who live there. Aliyah sees her art as a way to start conversations and build bridges between people, breaking down the barriers that divide us.
Aliyah's work is not just about highlighting the good in life. She draws from both the positive and negative aspects of her experiences to illustrate her story. By doing so, she creates a space for empathy and understanding, allowing others to see the world through her eyes. Her work is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of art to heal and inspire. Through her art, Aliyah Sidqe is making a difference, one brushstroke at a time.
Murals
Eco Alpha
Sacramento, CA
2024
Valley High School
Sacramento, CA
2024
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Sacramento, CA
2023
Project Homecourt
Sacramento, CA
2022
Meadowview Navigation Center Women's Shelter
Sacramento, CA
2021
Roberts Family Development Center
Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA
2021
Oak Ridge Elementary
4501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
2021
Washington Elementary
520 18th St, Sacramento, CA
2021
Jack Davis Park
4047 43rd St, Sacramento Ca
2019
Grocery Outlet
2308 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento
2018
Roberts Family Development Center
Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA
2018
Union Boxing and Yoga
3400 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento
2018
Sky High Sports
11327 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova
2017
Opera Alley
1618 Opera Alley, Sacramento
2017
Capitol Floats
3513 Broadway, Sacramento
2016
Exhibitions
Chitlin Circuit/ BrickHouse Art Gallery
January 2015
Group Show
New Power Generation/Del Paso Works
August 2014
Group Show
Adversus/ Sol Collective
July 2016
Group Show
Future Shock / WAL Artist Lofts
June 2017
Group Show
Student Show/ Kaneko Gallery
May 2018
Group Show
Color Waves / 1810 Gallery
July 2018
Group Show
And the Beat Goes On / Brickhouse Art Gallery
Febuary 2020
Solo Show
Gather Together In Our Name / Faith McKinney Gallery
August 2021
Group Show
The Babymama Effect/ Sacramento State University Union Gallery
February 2022
Solo Exhibition
Bloom/ Wal Public Art Gallery
February 2023
Solo Exhibition
Home Within Yourself/ Plaza de la Raza's Boathouse Gallery
June 2024
Group Show
Awards / Residencies
President’s Award/ Kaneko Gallery
May 2018
Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture
Artist in residence 2020