Shaunt'e Lewis
Shaunt'e Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9,1985 |
| Alma mater | Ivy Tech Community College |
| Known for | murals and visual arts |
Shaunt'e Lewis (born January 9, 1985) is an Indianapolis, Indiana - based illustrator, designer, and visual artist. In 2022, Lewis received the Nickle Plate Arts "2022 Artist of the Year" Award.[1] Lewis has created artwork for Indy 500, NCAA,[2] Meijer,[3] Jiffy Lube,[4] and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site,[5] among others.[6] In 2021, her artwork was featured in a New York Times article about works created for March Madness in Indianapolis.[7]
Life[edit]
Lewis was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. She moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2011.[8] After high school, she attended cosmetology school and worked full-time as a hairstylist.[9] After moving to Indianapolis she attended Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana where she received a degree in general studies.[10] Lewis is married and the mother of four children.[11] During the Covid-19 pandemic, Lewis was forced to close her two salons for several months and in 2021, she decided to permanently close both salons and began working as an artist full-time.[12][13]
Shaunt'e Lewis' artwork is colorful with bold lines and involves themes of self-identity, black culture, and female empowerment and representation.[11][6]
Work[edit]
- For the Love of the Game: Live, Love, Ball!, 2021, mural, Swish Indy March Madness Public Art Installation in Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN.[14][15]
- Inspired by Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first woman to wear hijab while playing top-level college basketball at Indiana State University. [14]
- Hope, 2022, Jiffy Lube Mural Design, 4950 S. Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.[16][17]
- "No "Compact of Silence"" Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era, 2022, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site[18][19]
- Primary Lady, 2021, mural at 8825 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN (Near Rock Hampton Court).[20]
- Sisters in the City 'Mask Up', 2020, digital illustration for #maskupindy, Indianapolis, Indiana[21]
References[edit]
- ^ McGill, Ailithir. "Nickel Plate | A Gala for the Record Books". Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Bongiovanni, Domenica. "Your guide to 'Swish,' the outdoor music, murals and more celebration during March Madness". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Winfrey, Katiera (2023-02-23). "Meijer starts showcasing artists' work for Black History Month". WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Stephani, Paul (2022-08-26). "Q&A with Jiffy Lube Mural Project artist Shaunt'e Lewis". Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "This Incredible New Exhibit Honors Black Civil Rights Activists". www.visitindiana.com. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ a b "Women Wednesday with Shaunt'e Lewis". Hope Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Bahr, Sarah (2021-03-18). "March Madness Brings Vibrant Art and Energy to Indianapolis". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Shaunt'e Lewis Art". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Zimmerman, Callie (2020-02-28). "Q+A With Artist And Hair Stylist Shaunt'e Lewis". PATTERN. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Nationally-recognized artist and illustrator recounts her time at Ivy Tech Indy". Ivy Tech Indianapolis News. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b "Meet Shaunt'e Lewis | Visual Artist + Illustrator". SHOUTOUT COLORADO. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "The Indianapolis Star". www.indystar.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Stories, Local. "Life and Work with Shaunt'e Lewis". VoyageDenver - Denver. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ a b "Indy Arts Council". indyarts.org. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Stephani, Paul (2022-08-26). "Q&A with Jiffy Lube Mural Project artist Shaunt'e Lewis". Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "No "Compact of Silence": Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era | Exhibit Grand Opening at the Presidential Site". Benjamin Harrison. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Bongiovanni, Domenica. "These 10 billboards are turning Indy into an outdoor art gallery. Here's how to see them". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Oberreich, Kate. "Indy Arts Council". indyarts.org. Retrieved 2023-03-17.