StandardVision Artist Showcase: the Transcendental Experience of Creation with Artist Shawna X
Inspired by the process of birth and creation, Psychic Blossom is a series of artworks which aim to capture the transformative experience of labor through a series of visualizations that progress chronologically, contracting or expanding from one piece to the next, until the final blossom is revealed. The series offers a unique perspective on the power and beauty of the birthing process, and seeks to engage viewers in a meditative and immersive experience of this transformative moment in human experience.
Shawna X is an American artist of Chinese descent, born in Xiamen and raised in Portland, Oregon, currently based in New York City. Known for abstract, bold, and vibrant use of color and motifs, and drawing on personal and culturally nuanced experiences, Shawna's work explores themes of identity, creativity, and motherhood, often utilizing multimedia and public spaces as mediums for expression
Currently, Shawna's work focuses on the relationship in which the body of the mother is connected to the landscape of the universe. She seeks to shed light on the deep and complex connections between the body, the natural world, and the experience. She has been invited to speak about these themes at events such as Adobe Max, Us by Night, and AIGA, and has collaborated with a wide range of clients in the fields of music, fashion, and technology, including New Yorker, MINI, Academy Awards, Nike, and Ghostly International.
Catch works from Shawna X’s Psychic Blossom series on view at Melrose & Spaulding, 3rd Street Crossing, Kurve LA, and 888 N Vermont, through August 31st, and learn more about Shawna X on her Instagram.
