Artist Biography / Artist Statement

Raised in rural Pennsylvania, Shannon Thek Prier is a natural-born artist whose creativity was a constant presence from childhood, influenced by nature and a familial connection to Paul Thek. Her artistic path developed organically, shaped more by self-reflection and life experience than formal training. Early careers enriched her perspective, but the pull of art proved inevitable. Thek’s work centers on pour painting, a technique that blends deliberate control with spontaneity, creating luminous, meditative compositions. Each piece invites both artist and viewer to enter a space of stillness and reflection.

Through this process, Thek navigates a balance of submission and creation, engaging deeply with both materials and self. Her art embodies the unpredictable energy of the natural world while fostering calm and introspection.

List of Previous Exhibitions

2025 Gasparilla Emerging Artist
2025 European Museum of Modern Art
2026 OXH Gallery
Honored as Influential Woman in Tampa Bay