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About me and my process

Hi, my name is Shannon Gonzalez

 

I find my creative sanctuary in the realm where literature and art converge. My work unfolds as an endless narrative that continuously evolves, allowing me to express my multifaceted interests through diverse artistic mediums and techniques. 


I craft worlds beyond the obvious, embracing life’s infinite possibilities through transformative

 

I find my creative sanctuary in the realm where literature and art converge. My work unfolds as an endless narrative that continuously evolves, allowing me to express my multifaceted interests through diverse artistic mediums and techniques. 


I craft worlds beyond the obvious, embracing life’s infinite possibilities through transformative encaustic techniques. Vintage books become my canvas, their stories extending through layers of time, environment, and meaning. My art reveals itself gradually—what appears simple at first glance unfolds into complex visual narratives upon deeper inspection.


I begin each piece by choosing a novel, drawing inspiration from its story to bring forth a fantastical being. I sketch my initial ideas digitally in Adobe Fresco, then translate them into hand-painted, encaustic works of art. Found objects—lost and forgotten pieces discovered in antique and junk shops—become part of the final composition, adding another dimension to the narrative.


Lately, I have been expanding my work to larger scales, amplifying the grandeur of storytelling. I seek out stories that resonate deeply, ones that demand to be seen and felt. Through my work, I continue the conversation between past and present, fiction and reality, layering history with imagination. 

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Awards and Recognition

Monte Sano Art Festival

Monte Sano Art Festival

Monte Sano Art Festival

Peak Award of Distinction

4 Bridges Art Festival

Monte Sano Art Festival

Monte Sano Art Festival

Selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Artists 

Community Artists League

Community Artists League

Community Artists League

Received 2nd place and the Peoples Choice award for the month-long art exhibition. 

Press

Community Artists League

Community Artists League

Featured in a visitchattanooga.com article

Narrative Visual Storytelling


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