About

Achromatik Arts (aka Kay) (she/they) is an emerging Canadian marker artist, based in Calgary (Mohkínstsis), Alberta, Canada.

While they have explored a multitude of mediums, styles and subject matter, their primary passion is photorealism that focuses on the human (or nearly human) form.

Having been raised on rich diet of science fiction, fantasy and horror, much of Kay’s work is a love letter to those genres. She has a particular affinity and fondness for monsters and broken things.

When she isn't obsessively hunched over her latest creation, Kay spends her time indulging her geeky tendencies through her love of theatre, film, science fiction, horror, and video games. She enjoys running, yoga, hiking, and tying knots.

Kay has also discovered a love of words and has started to explore expressing herself through poetry and spoken word. They are an active member of the local amateur theatre community where they volunteer and support numerous theatrical productions throughout the season. They have produced, directed and set designed, as well as provided properties fabrication, special effects, and scenic art support for over thirty productions over the last few seasons.

Kay would jump at the promise of adventure if a YT-1300 Transport or a salvaged MCRN corvette-class frigate showed up outside their house.

As a settler of this land, Kay wishes to acknowledge and pay tribute to the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary (Mohkínstsis) is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 and 6. These are the original inhabitants and caretakers of this land. They reside as guests on their traditional territories and they are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, create, and play on this land.