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Shantell M.

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Artist in Residence at USC Information Sciences Institute
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Shantell Martin is a visual artist and philosopher known for her large-scale, black-and-white drawings and collaborations with brands like Tiffany & Co. , Nike, and Puma. Educated at Central Saint Martins, her work explores themes of identity and intersectionality, and she has held academic positions at MIT Media Lab, NYU, and Columbia University.

Outside of her studio, Shantell is a cultural facilitator who travels for inspiration and enjoys sharing her personal journey. She hosts a podcast, has given a TED Talk on creativity, and offers drawing and meditation workshops to help others connect with their own inner voice and find mindfulness through art.

She was a pioneering visual jockey (VJ) in Tokyo, where she developed her signature style by creating live drawings projected in nightclubs.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Artist in Residence
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Mindful Drawing
Leads workshops combining drawing and meditation, viewing it as a mindful practice to help people connect with their inner state and set themselves free.
Art and Technology
[Predicted] Her residencies at MIT Media Lab, Autodesk, and USC's Information Sciences Institute, along with her early work as a VJ, suggest a strong interest in this intersection.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Artist in Residence
USC Information Sciences Institute
11-2024
Ambassador
University of the Arts London
10-2018
Philosopher, Visual Artist
Shantell Martin, Inc.
1-2016 - 6-2016
Artist in Residence
Autodesk
1-2015 - 1-2016
Visiting Fellow
Columbia University
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Education
2000 - 2003
graphic design
Central Saint Martins
1999 - 2000
BA
Camberwell Collage of Art and Design
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