Artist Bio

Shawneki Wright is a queer 2-spirit indigenous black woman and an emerging artist currently based in Austin, TX hailing from the culturally rich city of New Orleans, LA. Their work is deeply influenced by their commitment to understand the complexities of the human experience as well as healing, recovery, and self discovery. Shawneki’s creations span a variety of mediums, including painting, illustrations, mixed-media installations, each piece echoing their commitment to storytelling and art as a tool to heal and connect to the world around us and within us .

Since 2019, they have used art to transmute their inner world while embarking on a journey to water the artist within and cultivate an artistic career.

Shawneki is not just an artist; she is a healer, alchemist and storyteller. Their journey is a testament to the transformative power of art and its ability to inspire transformation, acceptance and love.