ARTIST. LEADER. SPEAKER.
From a young age, I knew being an Artist was my destiny.
I knew that I would pursue my passion throughout High School, and even continue on to Art School. I event went on to start my own Creative Design Agency. These milestones are all markers of “success,” and yet I was still met with scrutiny, judgment, and societal expectations that lead me to leave behind the one thing that makes Artists exceptionally powerful: their expression.
After a debilitating personal loss in 2022, I decided that enough was enough. That my Artistry, my expression — my LIFE — depended on my version of success, not society’s. From that moment forward, I chose what I wanted and what I knew I was destined for: being a fucking Artist.
This was more than a personal reclamation—this was the beginning of a movement for Artists everywhere. And so the Artist Emancipation was born in 2023. The sole purpose of this movement is to inspire Artists to free themselves from society’s definition of what an Artist “should” be. Here, artists allow themselves to return to what made them happy in the first place:
their true expression.
In addition to creating my own work through design
(Wolves & Roses Creative), spoken word, and whatever other muse I may find in the moment, I also mentor other Artists about claiming their power and becoming the Leaders they were born to be.
We are all the Artists of our own lives. Embark on the journey of self-actualization along with fellow Artists who support, uplift and inspire.
“I CHOSE TO BE AN ARTIST…”
I chose to be an Artist because I crave passion.
The relentless, unwavering desire to create, kind of passion.
The I can't breathe until this emotion leaves me, until I create something
that fills my breath with life once again, kind of passion.
The I'm not even doing this for me anymore, kind of passion.
The passion capable of echoing through generations,
of changing set in stone perspectives,
of shifting eternity’s timelines.
I chose to be an artist because the passion I feel is the passion you feel --
connecting and intertwining the smallest intricacies of our lives.
The passion that makes us feel complete.
May we all one day choose to become Artists.
— Shawna Poliziani
“Isn’t it better if each works on his own, doing what does him good, rather than desiring his well-being from his brother? Strive for the riches in yourself and every good fortune that you need will happen to you.”
— Carl Jung
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The Artist Emancipation is a declaration for all Artists to remember exactly how powerful they are. Freeing ourselves from society's definition of what an "Artist" should be - we allow ourselves to return back to what made us happy in the first place - expression. This podcast is a place to share our experiences, connect and collaborate with other artists, and continue our journey back to self. Welcome to the Artist Emancipation.
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A 6 Week Creative Panel for all Artists/Creatives who desire 1:1 and Group Support to expedite their own creative exploration. Artists are encouraged to collaborate, experiment, and share their journeys with the participants of the Roundtable.
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1:1 Mentorship available in 6 or 12 week increments. Please e-mail shawna@theartistemancipation.com for more information.
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Shawna specializes in crafting messages for audiences that inspire Creativity in EVERYONE’S life.
Her keynote speech, “I Chose To Be An Artist", inspires listener’s to claim their Artistry (despite if they think they’re an Artist or not) to build a life that is uniquely, and passionately, their own.
For more information on events and appearances, please email shawna@theartistemancipation.com
THE ARTIST EMANCIPATION PODCAST
The Artist Emancipation is a declaration for all Artist's to remember exactly how powerful they are. Freeing ourselves from society's definition of what an "Artist" should be - we allow ourselves to return back to what made us happy in the first place - expression. This podcast is a place to share our experiences, connect and collaborate with other artists, and continue our journey back to self. Welcome to the Artist Emancipation.
