Sandy Takashima Shaw, Santa Cruz Artist
DECEMBER 13, 2017 from DISCOVERHER blog
Meet Sandy Takashima Shaw
Above all, Sandy Takashima Shaw sees art as a place to begin conversations. Furthermore, she is a lifelong painter. In college, she majored in business and studied fine art. She’s half Japanese. Sandy grew up in Ohio. After graduation, she moved to Japan. That is to say she wanted to learn more about her heritage. She then traveled around Asia. Finally, she moved to San Francisco to begin work as a marketing manager in the technology industry. After years of painting in the evenings, Sandy was able to quit her day job. At last,she began to travel the world and paint.
Now she lives in Aptos with her family. Furthermore,she paints while the kids are at school. Her work appears in galleries around the U.S. Moreover,she teachs art. Google San Francisco recently commissioned a work for their office. She still travels annually with her family to surfing destinations. AND, fun fact, she’s also a certified life coach!
An authentic Artist
Foremost,Sandy’s main goal is to be completely authentic in her personal life. That is to say,Hher vibrant, mixed media acrylics feature hundreds of layers of paint, Japanese rice paper and ink. Similarly,my goal as an artist is to create art to spark positive social impact, thoughtful conversation, and meaningful connections.
the AND series
In her newest series is the AND series. For example, each painting represents an issue in our current political, social and cultural landscape. In addition,the word ‘and’ is prominently featured in each and brightly illuminated.
Art Inspired Salon
Out of this series, the idea was born to create an Art Inspired Salon. In addition,the salons bring people together to create positive actions. For example, we can take create the world we want. Furthermore,she holds the event at her studio. Attendees come together to enjoy food, beverages and conversation. They study the series on display and discuss.
Looking ahead,I believe that if we stay optimistic that positive change is possible. We will be more motivated to take personal action, both small and large. We can make the world a more compassionate and kinder place. It is time for feminine leadership to rise and heal our country and world.
Thanks, Sandy! We look forward to joining in the discussion.
Current and Upcoming Events
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
Resilient and Revived
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
The Chamber of Heart and Mystery Exhibit
January 5 – February 4, 2018
Spoken/Unspoken Juried Exhibit
Santa Cruz Art League
Reception: February 2, First Friday, 6:00-8:00pm
February 8 – March 17, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy Takashima Shaw, a kind and generous artist.
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