“Shawn once again presents us with lyrical, meditative paintings of the Gros Morne area of Newfoundland that distill quiet moments in the presence of nature.  She is emotionally engaged with the landscape then reflects it back to the viewer with images filled with a sense of awe at the beauty around her.  Her perceptual and emotional openness allow her to intimately convey her experiences of solitude and meditative awareness.  Shawn’s ability to slow down and experience the stillness and vastness of the landscape is reinforced by her painting style.  There are no large gestural brush strokes, no nonchalant application of the paint.  Instead the fineness of the brush strokes, the careful attention to detail augment the perception of stillness and heightened awareness.”

Maureen Marcotte – GALERIE McKENZIE MARCOTTE