The Joker Drawing (2022) Drawing by Steeven Shaw

Biography: Transforming Pain into Beauty

Self-Taught Fine Art Photographer with more than 15 years of experience and Web Developer. Drawing since Nov 2019 and worked for more than 25 French Fashion Agencies for 8 years.

My artistic journey has been shaped by trials that could have easily shattered my creative spirit. At the age of 6, I lost my pillar, my guide, my father, in a tragic motocycle accident. Losing a parent is losing a part of you and that’s very painful. This early loss cast a dark shadow over my childhood, confronting me with the brutal reality of life’s fragility.

Loss of Friend and Pain of Divorce:
As I grew, life wasted no time in presenting me with other heartbreaking challenges. The loss of my best friend, a faithful companion through life’s ups and downs, left a deep void in my already wounded heart. And then, there was the divorce, another emotional storm that shook the foundations of my life, followed by the loss of my dog a few days later.

Artistic Awakening:
It was in this whirlwind of tumultuous emotions that I found my refuge, my outlet – art. The pencil became my silent voice to express unspeakable pain, while photography became my way of capturing fleeting moments of beauty and joy in a sometimes dark and disorderly world.

Transformation through Creativity:
Yet, amidst these trials, I found the strength to keep creating. Each pencil stroke was a catharsis, a release of the anxiety and sadness weighing on me. Each snapshot captured by my lens was a tribute to life’s fragile beauty, a reminder that even in the deepest darkness, there is always light to be found.

Seeking Healing:
Through my art, I began to find healing. Each piece was a step towards inner peace, a means of transforming pain into something beautiful and inspiring. Stark landscapes and moving faces became my companions, guiding me through life’s storms to shores of calm and serenity.

A Legacy of Hope:
Today, my art is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to heal the wounds of the soul. Through my pencil drawings and photographs, I share my journey with the world, offering a glimmer of hope to those going through dark times.

Artistic Heritage:
Through my work, I hope to inspire others to embrace their own artistic journey, to find strength in adversity and beauty in imperfection. I firmly believe in the power of art to heal, transform, and transcend the limits of human existence.

Conclusion:
My artistic journey is a symphony of raw emotions and unexpected beauty, a journey of transformation through pain and loss. Whether in the shadows of pencil or in the light of my photographs, I find the strength to keep creating, inspiring, and sharing the beauty I find in this complex and wonderful world.

• Nationality: MAURITIUS
• Date of birth : 1986
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Mauritian Artists