Amy shackleton biography

My paintings portray hypothetical futures that explore the relationship between nature and the city, simultaneously evoking optimism and concern. Drawing inspiration from my global travels, I merge imagery from multiple locations into a single scene, creating unexpected compositions.

By integrating natural elements, such as trees, mountains, and bodies of water, with man-made structures, like skyscrapers, bridges, and highways, I invite viewers to contemplate the intricate ways in which the urban and natural worlds can coexist and interact.

Toronto based artist Amy Shackleton is a recent graduate from York University's BFA program.

My style is a fusion of contemporary drip painting and imaginative realism. I apply paint with squeeze bottles, manipulating the falling drips with water spritzers and by rotating the canvas. Natural forms emerge out of this organic paint application that mimics how gravity and rain erosion actually create environments.

In contrast, my urban imagery is built with architectural precision. Dripping paint is used to create stra