I'm Suzanne M. Shifflett, a multidisciplinary visual artist exploring sexuality, identity, and performance through painting, illustration, and installation. My work engages queer culture and contemporary society with a playful, provocative edge.\n\nOver the years I've shown work in galleries and foundations including Tom of Finland Foundation, Flazh! Alley, Sin City Gallery, and MOCA Detroit's Tom House project; I also lead community-centered public art projects and teaching initiatives.

Suzanne M. Shifflett

I'm Suzanne M. Shifflett, a multidisciplinary visual artist exploring sexuality, identity, and performance through painting, illustration, and installation. My work engages queer culture and contemporary society with a playful, provocative edge.\n\nOver the years I've shown work in galleries and foundations including Tom of Finland Foundation, Flazh! Alley, Sin City Gallery, and MOCA Detroit's Tom House project; I also lead community-centered public art projects and teaching initiatives.

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I’m Suzanne M. Shifflett, a multidisciplinary visual artist exploring sexuality, identity, and performance through painting, illustration, and installation. My work engages queer culture and contemporary society with a playful, provocative edge.\n\nOver the years I’ve shown work in galleries and foundations including Tom of Finland Foundation, Flazh! Alley, Sin City Gallery, and MOCA Detroit’s Tom House project; I also lead community-centered public art projects and teaching initiatives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

MFA at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BFA at Portland School of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
BFA at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984
MFA at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BFA at Portland School of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
BFA at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984
MFA at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BFA at Portland School of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
BFA at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Long Beach Arts Fellow
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Lifetime Achievement Award, Tom of Finland Foundation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Lead artist for the Centennial Celebration of women’s Suffrage
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other