Biography
Shannon Yashcheshen is a graphic/web designer, painter, printmaker and photographer. She lives and works in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been an active member of the arts community for the past 14 years, is a member of several art galleries and art organizations, has extensive experience exhibiting her work in art galleries, has been nominated for and has won several prestigious art and design awards, and has worked as a graphic/web designer for several large corporations.
Shannon has completed the Graphic Art Production, New Media Communications, and the Applied Photography extension programs at the SIAST Wascana campus in Regina, Saskatchewan; she also holds a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree with a double major in painting and printmaking, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a specialization in art history, from the University of Regina. She has completed these programs with distinction, and has successfully completed them while working full time as a graphic designer.
Shannon has most recently completed her Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Manitoba, where she graduated with first class honors. She focused on interdisciplinary studies, which included painting, graphic design, web design, social media, digital print technology, and portraiture. In addition, while at the University of Manitoba, Shannon has also completed the Certification in Higher Education Teaching program, where she focused on teaching art at a university level.
Education
2013 Master of Fine Arts, Specialization in Graphic Design, Web Design, Programming, Print Technology, Social media, Painting, and Photography School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. Graduated with First Class Honours
Certification in Higher Education Teaching, Specialization in Teaching Pedagogy, Development of Course Materials such as Outlines, Lesson Plans, and Curriculum, Feedback and Assessment, Teaching Strategies, and Intercultural Communication, Teaching Services - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. 96.25% Overall Average
2011 Bachelor of Arts, Specialization in Art History University of Regina, Regina, SK Graduated with distinction.
2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Double Major in Painting and Printmaking University of Regina, Regina, SK Graduated with distinction.
2007 Non-Credit Certificate in Applied Photography, Specialization in Photography and Advanced Lighting Techniques Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Regina, SK
2002 Certificate in New Media Communications, Specialization in Web Design, Programming, 2D Animation, and Video Production Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Regina, SK
2001 Diploma in Graphic Art Production Specialization in Graphic Design, Pre-press and Print Production Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Regina, SK
Awards
2013 Nora Jane Rowe Bursary in Fine Arts Graduate Studies University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Faculty of Graduate Studies Special Award Fund Scholarship University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2010 Visual Arts Candidate for the President’s Medal -Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Regina, SK Third Place Winner of the Parkland Regional Artists Adjudication, PRADO II Exhibition, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK
2008
Dean’s Honor List - Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Regina, SK Awarded by the Faculty of Fine Arts based on an outstanding grade point average in a semester with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
The P3 Architecture Scholarship in Visual Arts Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Regina, SK Awarded by the Faculty of Fine Arts.
2006
Leader-Post Photography Contest Finalist, Regina, SK Awarded by the Leader-Post for the photo with the best formal and conceptual qualities.
2001
Allen Hovdebo Memorial Scholarship for Design Excellence Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Technology, Regina, SK Awarded by the Havadedo family based on an outstanding portfolio and an exceptional grade point average.
Solo Exhibitions
2011 Outside the Box Exhibition, Sask Central, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK*
2010 Outside the Box Exhibition, Cathedral Free House, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
2008 Music Box Installation, Visual Arts Department, University of Regina, SK
Exhibitions
2013
Secrets from the Vault, Gurevich Fine Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
Interaction: Portraiture in a Digital World, MFA Thesis Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
School of Art Open House Exhibition, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
School of Art Graduate Student Open House Exhibition, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2012
Nouvelle ‘Peg II, Gurevich Fine Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
Small Works Show, Gurevich Fine Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
School of Art Open House Exhibition, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Fifty Percent, MFA Student Exhibition, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2011 Regina Photography Club Member’s Exhibition, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK
2010
Introspective, BFA Graduating Exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK Sask Amateur Photography Exhibition, University of Regina, Regina, SK PRADO II Exhibition, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK
2009
Member’s Show, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
Sask Amateur Photography Exhibition, University of Regina, Regina, SK
2008
Interim, Fifth Parallel Gallery, University of Regina, Regina, SK
Member’s Show, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
Sask Amateur Photography Exhibition, University of Regina, Regina, SK
2007
A Cup of Tea, First Nations University, Regina, SK
Member’s Show, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
Sask Amateur Photography Exhibition, University of Regina, Regina, SK
2006
In Print, Fifth Parallel Gallery, University of Regina, Regina, SK
Member’s Show, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
Sask Amateur Photography Exhibition, University of Regina, Regina, SK
2004 Check Mate, Fifth Parallel Gallery, University of Regina, Regina, SK
1998 In Paint, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK
Artist Talks
2013 Interaction: Portraiture in a Digital World, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2012 MFA Artwork, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2011 Fairytales from My Perspective, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK
2008 Photography and Photoshop, Regina Photography Club, Regina, SK
Lectures/Workshops
Jan 2014 Canadian Copyright Seminar: Artistic Creation and Output, LectureCre8ery, Winnipeg, MB
2013
Concepts and Ideas in Art, Lecture and Workshop, STDO 3420 - Advanced Painting, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Realism, Hyperrealism and Photorealism, Lecture and Workshop, STDO 3420 - Advanced Painting, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Painting Techniques, Tips and Mediums, Lecture and Workshop, STDO 3420 - Advanced Painting, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2012 An Introduction to Printing Technology, Prepress and Graphic Design, Lecture and Workshop STDO 2650 - Digital Design Technology, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Paint-tastic, Workshop, Portage la Prairie Regional Library, Portage la Prairie, MB
Publications
2013 Yashcheshen, Shannon. Interaction: Portraiture in a Digital World. Winnipeg, Manitoba: University of Manitoba, 2013.
2012 King, Corey and Danielle King. Warpaint. Winnipeg, Manitoba: ZenFri Inc.,
2012 Kwong, Wilson. Health Science Inquiry. Volume. 3, Issue. 1 (2012): University of Toronto.
Reviews
Andrea Ratuski. “Manitoba anthology “Warpaint” offers bold and provocative storytelling” CBC Manitoba Scene 4 July 2013
Devin Wilger. “Parkland regional art recognized” The News Review 17 June 2010
Jazminn Hintz. “Area artists have work adjudicated.” Yorkton This Week 9 June 2010
CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. “Take Your Best Shot: Leader-Post Photo Contest Winners for the Month of September.” Leader-Post 30 Sept. 2006: G1.
CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. “Take Your Best Shot: Leader-Post Photo Contest Winners for the Month of September.” Leader-Post 30 Sept. 2006
CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. “Take Your Best Shot: Leader-Post Photo Contest Finalists.” Leader-Post 30 June 2006: G1
Collections
Private Collections: Canada, U.S
Commercial Representation
2012 - Present Gurevich Fine Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB