About
BIO: Shawn Mankowske is a Canadian abstract painter of First Nations (Southern Tutchone) descent, currently practicing in Toronto. Shawn grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon later moving to Calgary, Alberta where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting (w/ Distinction) from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2007. Since graduating, Shawn co-founded, operated and co-directed a number of notable projects in Calgary, including; 809 Gallery, Wreck City (Epilogue for 809, Phantom Wing, Demo Tape), and Pith Gallery & Studios.