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Shelby (she/her) is an artist currently splitting time between Tkaronto (Toronto) and K'jipuktuk (Halifax) after graduating from the University of Guelph for Studio Art. Her practice is mostly informed by accident. She is an artist who creates works in a variety of mediums focusing primarily on books, performance, and drawing. She is interested in finding humour in human behaviour, exploring mundane histories and objects, making collections through connections, and making  projects and ideas approachable. 

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Education

2014-2018 B.A. University of Guelph, Studio Art Honours

2019, George Brown College, Infographics and Data Visualization

2019, Brainstation, User Experience Design




Self Directed Works

2019, Why Ketchup is the Best Condiment

2019, To the Moon and Back

2019, The Very Real History of Sliced Bread

2019, Toronto Hydro Houses

2020, Save Time Calendar

2020, Made The Cut




Publications

2020, Canzine, Virtual

2020, Eye Level, Object Histories, Halifax NS.




Group Exhibitions

2017, Zavitz Gallery, Departures

2017, Zavitz Gallery, Proximity

2017, Zavitz Gallery, Moments of Glory

2017, University of Guelph, Print Sale

2018, University of Guelph, 50th Annual Juried Art Show

2018, Boarding House Gallery, Lorem Ipsum

2020, Object Histories, Eyelevel Artist Run Centre, Ross Creek Centre For the Arts, ArtsPLACE Annapolis Royal




Residencies

2016, SOFAM Instagram, Digital Takeover

2018, University of Guelph, Specialized Studios




Curatorial Projects

2017, Zavitz Gallery, Departures

2017, Zavitz Gallery, Proximity

2018, Boarding House Gallery, Lorem Ipsum




Awards

2019, Women in Tech. Scholarship, Brainstation




Work and Volunteer Experience

2013-2014, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Studio and Gallery Assistant

2017-2018, Kaleidoscope Arts and Literature Magazine, Layout and Design Editor

2017-2018, University of Guelph, Fine Arts Network Member

2014-2019, City of Toronto, Children’s Art Instructor