BIO
Shawnequa Linder, an Omaha-based curator, photographer, and visual artist, earned her Studio Arts degree from Bellevue University in 2006. Her work explores the dynamic tension between chaos and order through dramatic landscapes and portraits, distinguished by bold colors and unconventional materials. Her style evokes the fluidity of movement, akin to fish gliding through water, and invites viewers into a world where emotion and imagination flow freely. 

Her art has been featured in numerous group exhibitions at notable venues, including the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, the Museum of Nebraska Art, Gallery 1516, and the Fred Simon Gallery

ARTIST STATEMENT
My work explores the interplay between chaos and order through unconventional landscapes and portraits, characterized by vivid colors, rich textures, and dynamic movement, like fish gliding effortlessly through water. I embrace the tension between structure and spontaneity, allowing light and shadow to shape depth and emotion. By pushing boundaries with materials and techniques, I challenge traditional art forms and invite viewers to discover wonder in contrast. My goal is to spark curiosity and reveal the unexpected beauty that emerges when opposites collide.

Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography