Art

Art On The Avenue Pop Up /  by Shawn Outen

Art On The Avenue is a multi-cultural art festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. In collaboration with our sponsor Waxing The City Alexandria, I had the opportunity to host a pop up. People from all over had the opportunity to view my latest paintings, have great conversations about art, while being able to purchase apparel, prints, small statues, and more. Thank you Art On The Avenue and Waxing The City!

Art on the Avenue was such a fun filled, family experience. The weather was great but the people were amazing. I appreciate all who supported and purchased my artwork and huge thank you to Waxing The City Alexandria! S

See you next year!

Shawn Outen x Hennessy /  by Shawn Outen

Shawn Outen Designer For Hennessy

Extremely thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to design all of the uniforms for the staff the Hennessy US, Jon One Very Special Edition bottle release events in Miami, LA, Houston, Dallas, DC & Chicago! 

Recap: Macy's #BHM Event /  by Shawn Outen

"I had the pleasure in participating in the Macy's Black History Month Event in New York City, February 8th, 2017. First and foremost, I would like thank Kelly for allowing me to be a constituent in this celebration of our beautiful people. I am so grateful to be able apart of a distinguished panel and discuss important issues, our inspirations, Black art, and many more topics with host Crissle West, playwrite Cyrus Aaron, and poet Aja Monet. We listened to powerful messages through spoken word, enjoyed light refreshments, and I also, had the opportunity to paint live, while the attendees watched. Thanks again to everyone that came. It was definitely a night to remember.

The painting I curated during the later part of the event was simply about sharing knowing and paying it forward. Knowledge is power and wisdom is being able to apply that knowledge. As elders to our rising youth, it's only conscientious that we share our knowledge and experience with them, so that they will be ready for what this life has to offer. The piece is titled "Share Love", is 36 inches by 48 inches, and was created using acrylic paint." - Shawn O.

Photography By Kent Miller and DriDri Sallie.

Shawn Outen Live Paints At Macy's Annual Black History Month Event /  by Shawn Outen

Join host Crissle West, writer and co-host of the podcast, The Read, for a celebration of Black Art and expression featuring a panel discussion with playwright Cyrus Aaron, poet Aja Monet and creative Shawn Outen. 

After the discussion, enjoy light refreshments, Haiku poets and the chance to meet our distinguished panelist. Enter to win a one of a kind painting by panelist Shawn Outen.

 "I'm extremely thankful and ecstatic to be participating in The Black History Month Event, Next Wednesday, February 8th at Macy's! I will be apart of a panel discussion with an amazing group of individuals, as well as, painting a one of kind piece that you can enter to win at the end of the night! See you at 6:00pm!"

RSVP at Macys.com/celebrate

 

New Art Installation At Westfield Montgomery Mall, MD! /  by Shawn Outen

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to display some of my latest work at the contemporary retailer Core. Each piece was inspired by my day-to-day experiences, and things i meditated on heavily during that time.

All original pieces can be viewed and purchased in store in at Westfield Montgomery Mall then will later be moved to their new location to Pentagon City Mall.

Kevin James X Shawn Outen Presents: Blombos Cave /  by Shawn Outen

Shawn Outen and Creative Director & owner of Wunderkind Kevin James have decided to join forces and present a custom denim collection titled ‘Blombos Cave'.

Blombos Cave is a luxury fashion and art, hybrid capsule collection. With an array of vintage pieces decked in original artwork. These pieces are now available at CORE - 7107 DEMOCRACY BLVD. BETHESDA, MD!