ABOUT THE ARTIST
Captivated by the transformative power of molten art forms, Shuman has long been drawn to the ways materials shift and reflect light across their varied states. Her artistic journey began in childhood, experimenting with stained glass, before evolving into glass blowing as a teenager. This fascination with light and material led her to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned a BFA, focusing on sculpture and photography while working with a variety of materials.
Shuman has exhibited work in Washington, Boston, Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Florence, creating pieces that explore the interplay of light, materials, and the environment. Her practice often delves into human relationships—both with each other and with the world around them—grounded by a strong interest in neurology, sociology, and psychology. Holding a master’s degree in behavior analysis, she brings a nuanced perspective to her art, weaving intellectual inquiry with visual storytelling. Her work is a testament to the beauty of transformation, investigating how materials—and humans—navigate and reflect change.
Liminal
"This series explores the tension between aspiration and safety, between the known and the unknown. The skies - ablaze with dramatic reds, oranges, and piercing rays of light - symbolize the allure and fear of pursuing our dreams: moving toward something vast and uncertain. In contrast, the dark, grounded silhouettes of the land evoke the safety of familiarity, which can anchor but also restrain us, tempting us to remain in the comfortable and known.
Through these images, I hope to reflect the emotional push and pull of chasing goals: the beauty and risk, the fear and reward. Each frame captures a delicate balance between the longing for more and the grounding force of what we know, inviting the viewer to consider their own relationship with change, ambition, and stability."









