Sheresha Mcintyre

Working predominantly with analog collage, artist, photographer, poet, and curator, Sheresha McIntyre has been able to express her take on many themes in each of her art disciplines. Themes such as fantasy, retro play, and the Black experience are presented in colorful abstract forms. McIntyre takes influences from plants, nature, Black culture/experience, and her own imagination to show how they mimic our "reality."

In 2020, she was awarded the #RisingYouth Community Service grant presented to her by TakingITGlobal in Toronto. She curated her own art exhibit called Loose Ends, which was held at The Art Gallery of Ontario (The AGO) in Toronto. Her exhibit featured both her artwork and the artwork of other local Toronto visual artists.

Sheresha's work has also been exhibited at Innisfil Library, City of Barrie's First Floor Gallery, and is currently installed at local Innisfil business, Salon Rehoboth. Notably, she was recognized as one of the top three nominees in the Emerging Artist category at the Barrie Arts Awards.

With over 15 years in the creative arts industry, Sheresha is currently instructing collage workshops around Simcoe County with organizations such as The MacLaren Art Centre, UPlift Black, Making Change Simcoe County and the Innisfil Library

.Excited to continue challenging herself in her artistic approach, Sheresha aims for her art to resonate with her observers and leave a profound impression in their minds. She encourages them to be more playful in how they perceive the world, believing that having this mindset can lead to a better place for all.