SHAN-MERRY

Shan-Merry was born in Paris in 1938. In 1957, she attended the School of Fine Arts in Angers. Shan-Merry is a model-maker and designer of scarves for HERMES, with a special "Profile" presented at the Museum of Horses in Chantilly.

The year 1972 was the beginning of her painting career with her principal Parisian shows. She has participated in numerous foreign exhibitions including New York, Chicago and Osaka.

Shan-Merry's signature medium is watercolor, primarily depicting images of young, alluring women. Her use of heavy, darkened eyes and lashes are contrasted by swirling hair and pastel, understated facial features, creating a highly sensuous image. As she places these figures on light colored and often totally white backgrounds, this sensuality is intertwined with an air of purity.

Awards received for her paintings include the New York watercolor prize in 1974, Chevalier (Knight) of Arts-Sciences-Letters, Chevalier (Knight) of Culture and Artistic Merit, Member of Italian Academy with gold medal and "Signature" prize in 1979.