Hayley Axelrad / Words of Wisdom Realism and her upbringing in 90's

and her upbringing in 90's New York City fuels her inspiration

Or maybe it was a girls trip — very American Girl in Paris

Anna-May Moir

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Hayley Axelrad / Words of Wisdom Realism and her upbringing in 90'sHayley is a contemporary figurative artist based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a BA in Art History from McGill University and studied classical realism at The Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. Hayley has exhibited work in both New York and Toronto and taken part in various commercial projects for coveted lifestyle brands. Hayley is drawn to ephemera. She references old family photographs and snapshots from pop culture as sources of inspiration; her