Available works:
Shawn Skeir - "Untitled Landscape"
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Shawn Skeir
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Born in Nova Scotia and currently based in Toronto, Shawn Skeir studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and George Brown
College.
Shawn has been a figure on the Canadian art scene for over two decades. His paintings, murals and drawings can be found in collectors’ homes, in buildings, hotels, magazines, advertising, and in fashion. He’s gained recognition and representation in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles.
Seemingly spontaneous, the fluidity of bold lines also conveys an intense degree of concentration and the artist’s striking command of the optical effects of colour theory, exposing how both positive and negative spaces echo back and forth through the deft use of his palette. He is inspired by the colour palettes and landscapes that he encounters on his travels, especially through Greece and the Swiss Alps where the meditative value of experiencing grand vistas some 4000 metres above sea level, contrasting with those of the Aegean Sea, guide his inspiration.
His landscapes are multi-layered paintings with lines of majestic hues and continuous movement that create a meditative yet energizing experience.
Exhibitions
COMMISSIONS & ACQUISITIONS:
2020 “Forever Yonge”, (a hoarding mural printed on steel designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural measures approx. 273 feet long and stands 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project
Toronto and commissioned by Lanterra Developments for their TeaHouse Condo development
located in Toronto, Canada
2019 “East Harbour Entrance Mural”, (a hoarding mural hand-painted on MDF by Skeir; the
hoarding mural measured 64 feet long by 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project Toronto
and commissioned First Gulf for their East Harbour development project, Toronto, Canada
2018 “Sea Wall”, (a hoarding mural printed on vinyl designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural
measures approx. 130 feet long and stands 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project Toronto
and commissioned by Carterra for their development 65 King East located in Toronto, Canada
2017 “Lake to Sky (DNA Landscape No.19)”, (a painting 141.75 x 54.75 inches), recommended by
ONI-ONE and commissioned by Bentall Kennedy for the lobby of their development TWO St.
Thomas in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Welcome Home”, (a hoarding mural printed on crezon designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural
measures 129.5 feet long by 8 feet tall), commissioned by Daniels Corporation for their
development The Sutton Collection in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Mask No.1”, (a painting 42 x 48 inches), recommended by ONI-ONE and acquired by Great
Gulf for the lobby of their PACE Condominium in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2016 “Community” & “Diversity”, (two wall murals printed on vinyl designed by Skeir, (each of the
murals measures 30 feet long by 10 feet tall), commissioned by Daniels Corp. for their One
Park Place condo in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2015 “Eclectic Harmony (Abstract No.16)”, (a painting 120 x 54 inches), recommended by ONI-ONE
and commissioned by Daniels Corp. for their One Park Place condo in Regent Park,
Toronto, Canada
2014 “We’re All In This Together”, (a painting 144 x 48 inches), acquired by Artscape for their
headquarters at The Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2013 “PACE hoarding mural”, (a hoarding mural hand-painted on plywood; the hoarding
mural measured 128 feet long by 8 feet tall), recommended by Artscape and commissioned
Great Gulf for their PACE Condominium development in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
SOLO-EXHIBITIONS:
2016 Skeir Skeir Skeir, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Skeir: Solo-Show, Lab Studio Design, Toronto, Canada
2015 Shawn Skeir: Solo Show, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Shawn Skeir: New Works, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2012 Shawn Skeir: Life Lines, B.A.N.D. Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2011 SPRUNG, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2009 Colour in Context, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2009 Colour Theory, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2004 Studio Visuals Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2002 SOF Arthouse, Toronto, Canada
GROUP-EXHIBITIONS:
2019 “What Sustains Us”, Gallery 1313, Toronto, Canada
2019 “The Future is STEAM”, TWIST Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2019 “Sick Kids Herbie Fund presents: Beyond Boundless” (auction fundraiser), Royal Conservatory
of Music, Toronto, Canada
2019 University of the West Indies Benefit Gala (auction fundraiser), The Ritz Carlton, Toronto,
Canada
2018 Timeraiser Art Market (fundraiser), The Power Plant Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Evening To Feed The Soul Gala” (auction fundraiser in support of The Angel Foundation for
Learning), Riviera Parque, Vaughn, Canada
2017 “I Heart Canada 150 Exhibition”, Stockyards Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Reveries, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Nuit Rose queer art & performance festival, Artscape Youngplace, Toronto, Canada
2015 Skeir PLUS, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2015 DELTA, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2015 The Artist Project art fair, Toronto, Canada
2014 Deck The Walls, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 The Black Market, B.A.N.D. Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Suits & Staches (Movember fundraiser), Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Project Art Benefit fundraiser, 99 Sudbury, Toronto, Canada
Shawn has been a figure on the Canadian art scene for over two decades. His paintings, murals and drawings can be found in collectors’ homes, in buildings, hotels, magazines, advertising, and in fashion. He’s gained recognition and representation in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles.
Seemingly spontaneous, the fluidity of bold lines also conveys an intense degree of concentration and the artist’s striking command of the optical effects of colour theory, exposing how both positive and negative spaces echo back and forth through the deft use of his palette. He is inspired by the colour palettes and landscapes that he encounters on his travels, especially through Greece and the Swiss Alps where the meditative value of experiencing grand vistas some 4000 metres above sea level, contrasting with those of the Aegean Sea, guide his inspiration.
His landscapes are multi-layered paintings with lines of majestic hues and continuous movement that create a meditative yet energizing experience.
Exhibitions
COMMISSIONS & ACQUISITIONS:
2020 “Forever Yonge”, (a hoarding mural printed on steel designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural measures approx. 273 feet long and stands 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project
Toronto and commissioned by Lanterra Developments for their TeaHouse Condo development
located in Toronto, Canada
2019 “East Harbour Entrance Mural”, (a hoarding mural hand-painted on MDF by Skeir; the
hoarding mural measured 64 feet long by 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project Toronto
and commissioned First Gulf for their East Harbour development project, Toronto, Canada
2018 “Sea Wall”, (a hoarding mural printed on vinyl designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural
measures approx. 130 feet long and stands 8 feet tall), recommended by PATCH Project Toronto
and commissioned by Carterra for their development 65 King East located in Toronto, Canada
2017 “Lake to Sky (DNA Landscape No.19)”, (a painting 141.75 x 54.75 inches), recommended by
ONI-ONE and commissioned by Bentall Kennedy for the lobby of their development TWO St.
Thomas in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Welcome Home”, (a hoarding mural printed on crezon designed by Skeir; the hoarding mural
measures 129.5 feet long by 8 feet tall), commissioned by Daniels Corporation for their
development The Sutton Collection in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Mask No.1”, (a painting 42 x 48 inches), recommended by ONI-ONE and acquired by Great
Gulf for the lobby of their PACE Condominium in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2016 “Community” & “Diversity”, (two wall murals printed on vinyl designed by Skeir, (each of the
murals measures 30 feet long by 10 feet tall), commissioned by Daniels Corp. for their One
Park Place condo in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2015 “Eclectic Harmony (Abstract No.16)”, (a painting 120 x 54 inches), recommended by ONI-ONE
and commissioned by Daniels Corp. for their One Park Place condo in Regent Park,
Toronto, Canada
2014 “We’re All In This Together”, (a painting 144 x 48 inches), acquired by Artscape for their
headquarters at The Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
2013 “PACE hoarding mural”, (a hoarding mural hand-painted on plywood; the hoarding
mural measured 128 feet long by 8 feet tall), recommended by Artscape and commissioned
Great Gulf for their PACE Condominium development in Regent Park, Toronto, Canada
SOLO-EXHIBITIONS:
2016 Skeir Skeir Skeir, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Skeir: Solo-Show, Lab Studio Design, Toronto, Canada
2015 Shawn Skeir: Solo Show, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Shawn Skeir: New Works, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2012 Shawn Skeir: Life Lines, B.A.N.D. Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2011 SPRUNG, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2009 Colour in Context, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2009 Colour Theory, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2004 Studio Visuals Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2002 SOF Arthouse, Toronto, Canada
GROUP-EXHIBITIONS:
2019 “What Sustains Us”, Gallery 1313, Toronto, Canada
2019 “The Future is STEAM”, TWIST Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2019 “Sick Kids Herbie Fund presents: Beyond Boundless” (auction fundraiser), Royal Conservatory
of Music, Toronto, Canada
2019 University of the West Indies Benefit Gala (auction fundraiser), The Ritz Carlton, Toronto,
Canada
2018 Timeraiser Art Market (fundraiser), The Power Plant Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2017 “Evening To Feed The Soul Gala” (auction fundraiser in support of The Angel Foundation for
Learning), Riviera Parque, Vaughn, Canada
2017 “I Heart Canada 150 Exhibition”, Stockyards Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Reveries, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2016 Nuit Rose queer art & performance festival, Artscape Youngplace, Toronto, Canada
2015 Skeir PLUS, Skeir Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2015 DELTA, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2015 The Artist Project art fair, Toronto, Canada
2014 Deck The Walls, Project Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 The Black Market, B.A.N.D. Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Suits & Staches (Movember fundraiser), Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto, Canada
2014 Project Art Benefit fundraiser, 99 Sudbury, Toronto, Canada