AJA Louden | Director, Lead Artist
AJA Louden (AJA sounds like 'Ajay', short for Adrian Joseph Alexander) is an artist based in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Treaty 6, Edmonton, Alberta). Born to a family tree with roots split between Jamaica and Canada, Louden is a child of contrast. Bold and arresting freehand spray-painted portraits of pop culture figures from Jimi Hendrix and Richard Nixon to local heroes like Rollie Miles often alternate with hand-lettered designs and vibrant patterns borne of a background in graffiti. Louden looks to bring a multifaceted, collaborative, and multi-narrative approach to contemporary urban muralism.
A background in the sciences, including biology, chemistry, psychology and sociology is a major influence on the concepts and processes behind his work. A few years of designing custom metal signage and a childhood full of building wooden skateboard ramps intensified AJA's interest in industrial design and the built environment. His work can be found around the province of Alberta where he lives and works. A travel lover, Louden has also created work in several other countries, including Berlin, Barcelona, Florence, Prague, and the UK.
Sam C. MacKinnon | Studio Coordinator
Sam C. MacKinnon is the Studio Coordinator at AJA Louden Studios. Born in Northern Alberta, Sam has been working in and around the arts since she was young. With a background in theatre and events, Sam brings a robust production skillset to the studio. Creativity, attention to detail, an optimistic outlook, and a strong work ethic make Sam invaluable to any project.
Sam started at the studio in early 2020 as a part-time Studio Assistant, and now handles bigger parts of the supply organization, prep, and production of many current projects.
Piney P | AJA’s Son
Full of Big Carp Energy, Piney is incredible and unstoppable. The challenge is keeping up with his BCE - he’s evolving new abilities rapidly. He is often orange and purple in colour but under special conditions, rare and powerful new Pineys may emerge. Some data indicates Piney may be capable of cloning himself, creating multiple bodies to house all of the BCE.
Sighting of Piney P in the wild is becoming more and more common. Piney is rarely dangerous unless provoked, however, to help track the movement of BCE Piney P sightings MUST be recorded.
Please report any new sightings to Piney’s Father, AJA.
Drawing tutorial of Piney P on YouTube: My Son Piney P’s Beginner Guide to Freestyle Lettering