SHA GAZE is a compulsive creator, nomadic fancy grrrl, dream weaver, nature boi. “We are all born artists” insists SHA GAZE, who started drawing and painting around 5 years old. In their late teens, they experienced a renaissance of creativity and have been creating ever since. “All mediums have different magic,” explains SHA, who loves to paint, sculpt, ritualize, perform, work with costumes and fiber art, as well as compose poetry and prose, among other ongoing practices. “I love sculpting because it’s so natural to fiddle and construct! I love performance because ritual and ceremony really work to shift reality! I love film and music because it’s magical!” SHA’s work reflects the dream world, and most of their creations are the result of private inner visions. SHA works everywhere, including in transit on the bus, car or plane. A natural transient, SHA calls home wherever they is at any given moment. “I work outside a lot, camping by fire, by water, anytime I’m in the desert or forest or a beautiful landscape…” At the same time, not having one consistent studio space poses artistic challenges. They have written a manifesto about their dream space and is happy to share. Service is a big element of SHA’s practice and for six years they has offered tarot readings and art therapy. They have made a deck of affirmation cards called “You Are Fortunate.” A total of 81 artists contributed images, a project they hope to crowd-fund into published form. SHA engages in ongoing activism, supporting any First Nations and melanated people in their fight for sovereignty. “I will also always be loving and finding new ways to love my queer fam, my blood fam, my chosen fam. I enjoy being of service to people and rely on it as a way to survive. I am motivated to create collective living, support and ways of exchange that are sustainable,” says the artist. SHA’s looking for ways to collaborate and sourcing artist residencies. “I’m gonna pull some real big moves here on this planet this time ‘round, and I’m always looking for people to come for the ride!”
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