This 12-Year-Old Has Taken the Art World by Storm

Lots of kids paint. But 12-year-old Aelita Andre is an established artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by everything from nature to music. Andre, who is from Melbourne, Australia, was just 2 years old when she had her first gallery exhibit. Since then, the painter’s work has been exhibited in cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong and New York City. She has sold paintings for as much as $30,000. Some people have called her a young Jackson Pollock. But Andre isn’t interested in being compared to other artists. She creating her own style.

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[scareleague]

Me: *Watchs video*
Also Me: *hands 5 year old cousin a bunch of paint and a brush*
"make us some money!"

[nocchu]

I’m happy for her, but in some ways it makes me upset. There are so many fantastic artists out there which go unnoticed, despite having some breathtaking paintings that takes countless hours, which are creative and innovative. I really wish those artists one day could get the same amount of attention as this young girl has. They deserve so much more :(

[kunodleM]

I don’t want to be too mad at her, I’ll give her some credit, she knows to keep her hands out the paintings and to make sure the colors don’t get muddy, but her work selling for tens of thousands of dollars really goes to show that money and connections can do so much more for you than having actual skill.

[LeeTheSun]

Don't hate the little girl, hate the people who sugarcoat by saying she has a talent and capitalize on that. When you're rich a garbage artwork produced by the rich is consider worthy. Big salute to all artist who keep working on their passion with or without recognition, I hope you all guys get your opportunity to shine 💖

[StewartFotheringham]

" I want to be recognised for my own style" her style: S P L A T

[emmac]

1:43 “when i paint i usually think of the universe..”

her: *dumps a bucket of paint on the black canvas*

[keico]

As a Violinist, seeing the violin with paint on it was like a punch to the stomach
You don’t even have to be a musician to cringe

[RienDekker]

What a marvelous example of how ridiculous the art world can be.

[purpleivy]

I'm feeling bad for those people who use too much effort painting, and still haven't been noticed.😐

[ChunaraRahim]

How do the art gallery people know whether the painting is hung upside down or no?

[shouterthedragon]

This is just prof that people have been afraid to tell someone their art is bad after ww2

[adrjaco]

She's got that "my parents are rich"-talent

[cadena]

Dam I was a prodigy back in elementary. Where is my money???

[professionalsimper]

Her: “Splat Splat makes a mess” *gets famous*
Me: “Splat Splat makes a mess” *gets smacked by my mom*

[uran]

if children from poor families had unlimited access to as much paint as this girl has, then many artists would be born. I did not have such a good start in life, proper care and interest. I have a talent for painting, however, I was doomed to use what I had. the cheapest paints, crayons, anything. Today I am 31 years old and I am proud that I have persevered and that I create art on my own terms and that I have my own unique style (not splashing). I'm not known, popular. But I have incredible knowledge and empathy which I gained from my hard childhood. I wish all children from difficult homes who take care of themselves and their talent. Don't give up and don't be fooled by YouTube material like this. She is not someone special. It was the people who made her special. Remember that EACH of us is unique! Everyone deserves the best! Greetings from Poland

[cathytee]

Here is my opinion:
Abstract art isn’t just throwing paint on a canvas, it’s gotta have a feeling/emotion/meaning to it. If she could explain what meaning it represents then I would consider it art, but if you’re just recklessly throwing paint on a canvas then probably not.

[jacobrye]

I’m just thinking how satisfying it would be to power wash that floor

[moonskeetz]

Looks expensive. Not her paintings but the way she goes about it. LOL

[jivgirl]

I am 12 years old and I do a lot of art in my school. I try to use the least amount of resources I can so I don't waste money and Natural resources.
Seeing this girl paint 6 year old art, selling it for thousands wasting all that paint, painting over a beautiful violin and making such a mess breaks my heart.

I have seen much better 12 year old artists than this that go unrecognized. This breaks my heart even more.

[jayzepickle]

I'm timidly gonna offer the fact that I did find her paintings beautiful. I'm aware of most people's concerns and rage in the comments (I mean I'm an artist as well), but I'm just gonna put it out there that I rly like her paintings.