Gordon Shadrach facts for kids
Anthony Gordon Shadrach is a Canadian artist and teacher. He lives and works in Toronto.
Anthony Shadrach is well-known for his art that explores how clothes and fashion connect with culture. He especially looks at how race and fashion create special meanings in his paintings and textile art. Anthony grew up in Brampton. His parents came from Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago. His art often explores what it means to be Black in Canada. He also looks at the experiences of people of African descent around the world. And he explores ideas about being a man.
Early Life and Learning
Anthony Shadrach was born in Brampton, Ontario. He studied art at OCAD University. He also attended Niagara University.
Important Art Shows
Anthony Shadrach began painting just for fun in 2013. He explored different ways to paint people and their faces. At first, he showed his art in public places. These included cafes, art fairs, and small group shows.
Here are some of his important exhibitions:
- Pride and Prejudice (2017) and Visceral (2018) at Black Artists' Network and Dialogue in Toronto.
- Here We Are Here: Canadian Black Contemporary Art. This show was at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2018. It also traveled to Montreal in 2018 and Halifax in 2019.
- Net Worth and Net Worth+ at United Contemporary Gallery in Toronto (2020).
- Trade at United Contemporary Gallery in Toronto (2021).
- History is Rarely Black or White. This show was at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario (2021/22).
Art in Collections
Anthony Shadrach's art is part of several important collections. These include:
- Art Gallery of Hamilton
- The Wedge Collection
- The Tonya and Ato Wright Art Collection
