SHANNON MILAR
VISUAL ARTIST
CALIFORNIA, USA︎
RECENT
ARTWORK
In this series, I work with found images from mid-century magazines, cutting figures out of the printed worlds they once inhabited and suspending them between clear and mirrored acrylic. Each piece becomes a viewing assemblage: the image floats in front of its reflection, and the viewer’s own image enters the composition, changing what’s visible depending on where you stand.
I’m interested in how perception shifts—how the act of looking can alter what we think we know. These works invite you to move, to catch yourself in the mirror, and to consider how images from the past have informed the ways we see today.
ARTIST
BIO
Born in San Francisco, Shannon Milar is a multidisciplinary artist working in collage, text-based art, and assemblage. Her artwork draws from a deep knowledge of traditional printmaking and extensive experience in digital design. She holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts from UC Berkeley Extension, a BFA in Graphic Design from The American College for the Applied Arts, and a Professional Qualification from Il Bisonte International Specialization School of Printmaking.
Shannon has participated in artist-in-residence programs at Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, Atelier Empriente in Luxembourg, and ExplorArt in Italy. Inspired by how these experiences enriched her art practice, she co-founded Catalyst Art Retreat in Tuscany for artists to focus on their artwork in a shared space with their peers from around the world. Shannon currently designs web software that helps local governments modernize processes and stay better connected with their citizens. She lives and maintains her art studio in Palm Springs, California.