
Shaina’s figurative work spans the range from realism to abstraction, a dichotomy which she finds to be an ongoing inner conflict within her work. “It’s a search for balance and subtlety,” she says. Shaina is also captivated by the relationship between the beautiful and the grotesque, as seen in her varying presentations of the female form. She works from her own source imagery in a process that includes underpainting, layers of paint, and glazing. When she’s not painting, Shaina also makes tiles and pottery for a local ceramics shop.
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About The Artist
Artist Statement
The figure is the most complicated organic form in existence. It is continuously challenging and there is no better way to connect to people than to make paintings they can instantly relate to- the depiction of another human being just like them. I’m interested in the inner dialogue, the extent to which I can touch another person just through paint. My work becomes this powerful connection to others in which I challenge the tropes of the figurative canon and convey the complexity of life’s experiences.
Artist Background
New York Academy of Art
Master of Fine Arts, 2015
Maryland Institute College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2011
Hear What Collectors Say About Shaina's Work
That's very kind, thanks. I try to capture the essence of the moment as best I can.
Love your work. Very insightful.
I ordered three of these Peep show pieces and I just love them! Shaina's work is so detailed and beautiful..and has a lot of presence - they're arresting - they catch my attention when I walk by them. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!
Fantastic and well executed! Love the piece.