Connecticut Artist
Shannon Sorensen is a local Connecticut artist creating modern abstract expressionist art. Shannon is originally from Duxbury, Massachusetts. She studied Theater and Design at Emmanuel College in Boston, and worked for two decades in a variety of creative jobs, while occasionally exploring her own art. In 2018, following a devastating pregnancy loss, she leaned into painting as a way of coping with her grief.
During the pandemic, Shannon spent her days at home with her two young children, finding herself painting more and more to pass the time and ease her anxiety. She decided to close her photography business and pursue her art full time. She found her style flowing between abstraction and expressionism, inspired by nature, spirituality, and the imagination.
Painting is a deeply meditative and healing practice in Shannon’s life. Her art explores themes of grief, joy, gratitude, and journey, further inspired by her love for music, poetry, and storytelling.
Shannon regularly collaborates with her local library, schools, organizations and businesses to bring mindful and accessible art-making to the community. Her art is currently on display in the public spaces of the John Joseph Moakley US Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts through December 2025.
ARTIST STATEMENT
EXPRESSIVE
Shannon frequently turns to poetry, music and stories to further enrich her painting process. The resulting body of work is eclectic, imaginative, and playful.
HEALING
Kintsugi: The Japanese alert of repairing broken pottery, by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver…treating broken pieces as part of the history of the object, rather than something to be concealed or discarded.
I learned about this art form during a time of personal loss and intense grief, and decided to use metallic paints in my art to signify healing, repair, and embracing imperfection.
By shedding light on my “broken pieces”, I honor my journey through loss, grief, and healing, becoming something new anD different, but no less whole.
Benefits to Coloring:
▪️Helps release endorphins, increase comfort & relaxation
▪️Soothes your eyes & brain from screen activity
▪️Stimulates your creative brain & playful inner child
▪️Helps improve motor skills & increase confidence
▪️Helps increase focus, and lessen distractions & worry
In March 2020, I began drawing coloring pages to help keep my kids happy and occupied during quarantine. I continued drawing these pages because the process is incredibly soothing for my mental health, and I genuinely enjoy making a tool that can be used by those who are working to manage anxiety, ADHD, or looking for a simple creative outlet.
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