KINTSUGI
THE JAPANESE ART OF REPAIRING AND MENDING BROKEN POTTERY, TREATING BROKEN PIECES AS PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE OBJECT, RATHER THAN SOMETHING TO BE CONCEALED.
Contemporary New England Artist
Shannon Sorensen is a self-taught painter, creating colorful abstract art in her home studio in Connecticut. Her style blends vibrant color and expressive movement with ideas of places and worlds that feel dreamy, yet familiar.
A lifelong New Englander, Shannon is inspired by memories of adventures up mountains and along the coast, exploring local beaches, gardens, and conservation trails. Her love of nature is depicted in elements of her art, and further inspired by music, poetry, writing, and dreams.
Painting is a deeply meditative and healing practice for Shannon, as well as a chance to simply play with her creativity. She is passionate about helping others to see the artistic potential in themselves, and empowering them to explore and enjoy any kind of creativity that sparks their interest.
Shannon regularly collaborates with her local library, schools, and businesses to bring mindful art-making and coloring to the community.
Art that heals, comforts, and brings peace.
Kitsugi (translates to “golden joinery”) is “the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum...As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.” (Wikipedia)
When I learned about this art form during a time of personal loss and intense grief, and I immediately connected to the idea. Though I’m not mending pottery myself, the use of metallic paints in my art signifies healing, repair, embracing imperfections, and shedding light on my “broken pieces” that are part of what makes me whole.
Benefits to Coloring:
Helps release endorphins, increase comfort & relaxation
Soothe your eyes & brain from screen activity
Stimulate your creative brain & playful inner child
Helps to improve motor skills & increase confidence
Helps increase focus, and lessen distractions & worry
Local Events
SHOP LOCAL:
Balance Massage & Wellness Center, 135 Day St. Newington, CT 06111
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Fall 2025, John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210
Interested in showing my artwork in your business, gallery or at an event? Contact me with your inquiry, and I’ll be in touch soon!
Art that gives back
PLANT TREES, CLEAN THE SEAS, SAVE THE BEES, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES
Each year, a portion of sales from all purchased original art, prints and handmade pieces goes toward:
One Tree Planted, a Vermont-based non-profit working on reforestation throughout the world affected by wildfires and climate change
Elizabeth Park Conservancy, supporting pollinators and local land preservation
Duxbury Beach Reservation, for coastal resilience and restoration in Duxbury, MA
Bananas Foster, to celebrate, educate, and inspire others get get involved in bringing families together through foster care