Shandra Stephenson

Ocean Stories

paper collage. 8” x 10.” 2022

Blossom Trail

paper collage. 9” x 12.” 2022

Based in Vernon, B.C. Canada, Shandra Stephenson does most of her work out of her own studio and gallery space located downtown. It is in this same space that Shandra teaches various art classes for kids and adults alike. Shandra went to school for photography and was working as a lifestyle photographer for many years. However, her true passion has always been in fine art. From an early age, Shandra would spend hours playing with color, shape, and creating stories from the depths of her imagination. Fast forward to today, and you will see the influence of photography throughout her work. Shandra’s main medium is paper collage, but she also experiments with resin, acrylic, alcohol-inks, and found objects. Part of Shandra’s process is hand-sourcing all her material, combing through the depths of used bookstores and vintage shops. She finds inspiration in the unknown. Never knowing what she will stumble on next and how that will transform has an allure that is reflected in her finished pieces. Interplaying surrealism and societal ideals to tell a story is a theme that is ever present in Shandra’s work. Combining her background in photography and image composition with her love for daydreaming and captivating color pallets make for entrancing works. https://www.artbyshandra.com