ABOUT
Liann Shannon
AUTHORIAL ILLUSTRATION
Taipei, Taiwan
Liann’s art uses extensive detail, visual metaphor, and academic research to contrast introspection with modern society's neglect for holistic wellbeing.
Her work explores the community of nature, relearning how to be human, and the simplicity of home. She has worked internationally with clients in print, entertainment, and marketing and draws from a background in journalism; past research explores Buddhist themes in activism, mental health, community cohesion, and early childhood development.
Skills
Software proficiency
Procreate
Photoshop
Premiere
Experience
- August 2021 - November 2021Artist Residency at Bamboo Curtain StudioNew Taipei City, Taiwan
- May 2021 - June 2021Artist Residency at Sarasvati Creative SpaceWaynesboro, Tennessee, United States of America
- March 2021 - March 2021Group Exhibition - Life As A Woman at Lucky Bat StudioHuntsville, Texas, United States of America
- September 2019 - February 2020International Mandarin Language Fellow at National Taiwan UniversityTaipei, Taiwan
- January 2018 - June 2018Chinese Language Scholar at Tzu Chi UniversityHualien, Taiwan
- November 2017 - January 2018Innovative Design Thinking - Coursera Certificate at University of Virginia
- September 2017 - December 2017Social Impact Strategy - Coursera Certificate at University of Pennsylvania
- September 2017 - September 2017Activism Meets Spirituality Retreat - Scholarship Recipient at The Garrison InstituteNew York, United States of America
- July 2017 - September 2017Inner Child: Healing Trauma & Relationships (Article) at Impact 18 Publishing
- July 2017 - July 2018Associate Graphic Designer at Micacao Tea Co.Austin, TX, United States of America
- August 2013 - May 2017Mass Communication Design - General Bachelor's Degree at Texas State University (Magna Cum Laude)San Marcos, TX, United States of America
- January 2017 - May 2017Engaged Buddhism: Intersections of Social Justice & Spirituality (Documentary) at Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX, United States of America
- January 2017 - May 2017Nonviolence & Spirituality in Modern Activism (Undergraduate Thesis) at Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX, United States of America
- November 2015 - June 2016Multimedia Assistant at Rio Claro StudioSan Marcos, TX, United States of America
- September 2013 - September 2014Videojournalism Editor at University Star NewspaperSan Marcos, TX, United States of America
- April 2012 - June 2012Western Art Academy - Scholarship Recipient at Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX, United States of America