SHANNON GUO

Blazing Altar, 2002.
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The power and beauty of nature has been the primary influence in my work. My designs are created from the inspiring forms, colours and textures that abound in nature. Personal life experiences and Christian faith have also played
very important roles in the philosophy and theory of the development of my art creation. Using the example of my Creator, I emulate him in the act of creating. Materials are languages; they serve expressive purposes in many unique and different ways.

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Selected Biography

Shannon Guo, received her MA and MFA degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA. She majored in Jewellery and Metals, minored in Ceramics. Her works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally and have
received multiple awards. She taught glass for two years and currently she is the associate professor and running the jewellery and metals studio at the College of Fine Arts of Shanghai University.

She is also the curator of the “two cities gallery” in Shanghai, one of the few galleries in China that specializes in contemporary three-dimensional art. This gallery represents Chinese artists pioneering in glass, metal, ceramic, wood and lacquer. The glass artists that the gallery works with are considered the first generation of contemporary glass artists in China.

Shannon Guo is also the Vice Director for the Jewellery Design committee of Gems & Jewellery Trade Association of China, member of the Metals Art Committee of Chinese Arts and Crafts Association.