Shelby Edwards
Multi Disciplinary Artist
Resume
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Shelby (she/her) is an artist currently splitting time between Tkoronto (Toronto) and K'jipuktuk (Halifax) after receiving her Bachelor of Arts Honors in Studio Art from the University of Guelph. 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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CV
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 and Zines
2020, Canzine, Virtual
2020, Eye Level, Object Histories, Halifax NS.
2021, Ecology Action Centre Magazine
2021, Wasted Ink Zine Distro, Phoenix AZ.
2021, Pride Week Zine Fair, Anchor Archive Zine Library
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
2021, Ed Video, Temporary Collection
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