Shaunt'e Lewis

Shaunt'e Lewis
Born	January 9,1985 Springfield, Massachusetts, US
Alma mater	Ivy Tech Community College
Known for	murals and visual arts

Shaunt'e Lewis (born January 9, 1985) is an Indianapolis, Indiana - based illustrator, designer, and visual artist. In 2022, Lewis received the Nickle Plate Arts "2022 Artist of the Year" Award. ^[1] Lewis has created artwork for Indy 500, NCAA, ^[2] Meijer, ^[3] Jiffy Lube, ^[4] and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, ^[5] among others. ^[6] In 2021, her artwork was featured in a New York Times article about works created for March Madness in Indianapolis. ^[7]

Life

Lewis was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. She moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2011. ^[8] After high school, she attended cosmetology school and worked full-time as a hairstylist. ^[9] After moving to Indianapolis she attended Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana where she received a degree in general studies. ^[10] Lewis is married and the mother of four children. ^[11] During the Covid-19 pandemic, Lewis was forced to close her two salons for several months and in 2021, she decided to permanently close both salons and began working as an artist full-time. ^{[12] [13]}

Shaunt'e Lewis' artwork is colorful with bold lines and involves themes of self-identity, black culture, and female empowerment and representation. ^{[11] [6]}

Work

• For the Love of the Game: Live, Love, Ball!, 2021, mural, Swish Indy March Madness Public Art Installation in Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN. ^{[14] [15]}
  • Inspired by Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first woman to wear hijab while playing top-level college basketball at Indiana State University. ^[14]
• Hope, 2022, Jiffy Lube Mural Design, 4950 S. Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN. ^{[16] [17]}
• "No "Compact of Silence"" Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era, 2022, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ^{[18] [19]}
• Primary Lady, 2021, mural at 8825 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN (Near Rock Hampton Court). ^[20]
• Sisters in the City 'Mask Up', 2020, digital illustration for #maskupindy, Indianapolis, Indiana ^[21]

References

1. McGill, Ailithir. "Nickel Plate | A Gala for the Record Books" . Retrieved 2023-03-17.
2. Bongiovanni, Domenica. "Your guide to 'Swish,' the outdoor music, murals and more celebration during March Madness". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
3. Winfrey, Katiera (2023-02-23). "Meijer starts showcasing artists' work for Black History Month". WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
4. Stephani, Paul (2022-08-26). "Q&A with Jiffy Lube Mural Project artist Shaunt'e Lewis". Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
5. "This Incredible New Exhibit Honors Black Civil Rights Activists". www.visitindiana.com. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
6. "Women Wednesday with Shaunt'e Lewis". Hope Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
7. Bahr, Sarah (2021-03-18). "March Madness Brings Vibrant Art and Energy to Indianapolis". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2023-03-17.
8. "Shaunt'e Lewis Art". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
9. Zimmerman, Callie (2020-02-28). "Q+A With Artist And Hair Stylist Shaunt'e Lewis". PATTERN. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
10. "Nationally-recognized artist and illustrator recounts her time at Ivy Tech Indy". Ivy Tech Indianapolis News. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
11. "Meet Shaunt'e Lewis | Visual Artist + Illustrator". SHOUTOUT COLORADO. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
12. "The Indianapolis Star". www.indystar.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
13. Stories, Local. "Life and Work with Shaunt'e Lewis". VoyageDenver - Denver. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
14. "Indy Arts Council". indyarts.org. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
15. "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
16. Stephani, Paul (2022-08-26). "Q&A with Jiffy Lube Mural Project artist Shaunt'e Lewis". Jiffy Lube of Indiana. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
17. "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
18. "Portfolio". Shaunt'e Lewis Art. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
19. "No "Compact of Silence": Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era | Exhibit Grand Opening at the Presidential Site". Benjamin Harrison. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
20. Bongiovanni, Domenica. "These 10 billboards are turning Indy into an outdoor art gallery. Here's how to see them". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
21. Oberreich, Kate. "Indy Arts Council". indyarts.org. Retrieved 2023-03-17.

External links

• Shaunt'e Lewis Art Studio