Failed Painting in a Jar No. 1

glass jar, failed painting (acrylic, gouache, oil on canvas), label | 3.5 x 3.5 x 4.5"

Shannon Pawliw (she/her) is a Canadian artist and curator known for her abstract paintings and thought-provoking conceptual installations. In addition to her artistic practice, Pawliw is the Artistic Director and founder of THIS Gallery, a dynamic brick-and-mortar arts space located in the city of Vancouver, Canada. It serves as a gathering place for artists and curators, and as a place to foster meaningful engagement with the community through thought-provoking exhibitions and events. Pawliw’s curatorial practice is deeply influenced by her commitment to fostering inclusive, dialogue-driven environments. She curates exhibitions that challenge conventional perspectives, highlight diverse voices, and create space for critical conversations within the contemporary art landscape.