Shannon Phillips b. 1956

Shannon Phillips is an extremely gifted, successful and influential South African Abstract artist, who specialises in creating artwork that is simplistic, modernistic and functional. Inspired at an early age to be creative, her passion for art has continued to evolve and through experimenting in various mediums Shannon has achieved a signature style. Having had numerous triumphant exhibitions and exhibiting her works at many galleries, her art pieces are much sought after locally and internationally.

 

Specialising in oil painting, mixed media and etched metal, Shannon uses colours of subtle hues. Subjects of various shapes, flowers and landscapes are chosen within which she embeds the shimmering engraved metal pieces. Shannon enthuses, “I love the etched look and I have a thing about bringing light into my work. Abstract painting is my passion! I love the different textures, love spilling the paint and adding words to my work." She adds, "The physical action of pouring the paint, just the doing of it and creating a work with balance and form elates me."