Bio

Shawn Huckins (American, b. 1984) is a New Hampshire based painter whose work examines and challenges contemporary American culture, offering pointed commentary on politics, societal norms, climate change, and the complexities of individual identity in the modern age. He reflects his appreciation of his homeland, all while equally criticizing the nation in a modern millennial fashion that blends irony, social awareness, and a demand for progress.

Huckins is represented by numerous galleries across the globe including Richard Heller Gallery of Santa Monica, Duran Contemporain of Montréal, Modernism of San Francisco, and K Contemporary of Denver and Santa Fe. Recently, Huckins’ work has been shown at a solo exhibition titled sun-kissed at K Contemporary; Gift group exhibition at IRL Gallery in New York City; and a solo exhibition titled Interventions at Cheekwood Art Museum in Nashville, TN.

His work has been displayed in private and public collections across the country, including The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA, The Tucson Museum of Art, The TIA Collection, and The Vicki Myhren Gallery at The University of Denver. Huckins has received grants from The Haven Foundation of Maine, The Artists’ Fellowship Inc. of New York City, Colorado Creative Industries, and The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, among others. His work has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose Magazine, Huffington Post, New American Paintings, The Jealous Curator, and The Advocate. 5280 Magazine named Huckins as one of five artists to collect now in 2015. Artsy, the online arts sales platform, considers him an artist to watch.