Shawn Augustson is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the intersection of film photography, traditional painting, and pottery. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences with mental health challenges, his work serves as a therapeutic outlet to overcome daily hardships. Through the tactile process of pottery, the meditative act of painting, and the nostalgic charm of film photography, Shawn navigates his inner struggles and external realities with resilience and creativity. His art reflects a journey of self-discovery and healing, inviting viewers to connect with their own emotions and find solace in the transformative power of artistic expression.
He is a gallery represented artist through Hayley Gallery in New Albany OH. His work has been in the Kurt Vonnegut Museum in Indianapolis, The US Embassy in Qatar, The National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago, The Columbus Museum of Art and the National Veterans Museum and Memorial in Columbus, OH.