​Contemporary American artist and activist Maxine Shea (b. 1981, Doylestown, PA) explores the natural world through her work, creating abstract landscapes lush with color and texture, while also exposing the complex relationship between mankind and wildlife in her art. Her work is unconfined by artistic boundaries, seamlessly blends realism and abstraction, using a variety of unique methods and materials. Shea created her signature technique of dual-sided painting on broken glass, resulting in dynamic and multidimensional visual effects that provoke reflection on the fragility of our environment and our responsibility towards preserving it.
Through her dual roles as an artist and an activist, Shea seeks to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and motivate collective action towards its preservation. She collaborates with various conservation organizations, participates in educational outreach, and donates portions of her art sales to support wildlife conservation efforts.
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Maxine Shea resides in Lehigh Valley, PA. She is a decorated graduate of Tyler School of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, the recipient of honors and awards, Shea's work has been shown in galleries, museums, and is displayed in public and private collections around the world.
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