Mouty Shackelford

Mouty Shackelford breaks norms by blending painting and sculpture into a captivating art form she calls, "Sewn Paint." Her innovative technique involves sewing paint with thread, which adds tangible third dimension to her creations. Viewers are drawn to interact with her pieces, which seem to pulse with life, initially appearing as fabric or plastic but upon closer examination, her work is sculpted entirely out of paint, thread and resin. Mouty's work has earned widespread acclaim, including a commission for a towering outdoor installation in Dallas, Texas. She received top honors at the Texas & Neighbors Juried Show and the Texas Artists Coalition for her Mod '65 series. Notable recognition at "The Other Art Fair" by Saatchi Art and other various awards at exhibitions have contributed to her journey in the art world. Besides her artistic pursuits, Mouty draws fulfillment from her roles as a mother to two boys and as a wife of 20 years. With roots in Louisiana and cherished memories from Los Angeles, she is now settled in Fort Worth, Texas and treasures every moment spent in her studio creating art.