Shawni Tolman
My art method was developed through ADHD-induced innovation and experimentation. With a background in working as a professional Drywaller/Taper, using muds from the construction just made sense for me. My medium has evolved through countless trials into my ‘secret lightweight mortar/cement recipe,’ that allows me to sculpt my visions into life, while retaining that rugged, imperfect texture that reminds me of aged stone. All while being lightweight, flexible, yet virtually indestructible.
From perfecting my medium, to inventing a solid/lightweight backboard solution, to building custom frames that will work with my backboards… every element of my process had to be engineered to bring my muddy visions to life.