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Shoebox Artists
Here are some of the artists who make up the Shoebox Arts community.
Each brings their own style, perspective, and creativity, contributing to a space where artists
support each other, share their work, and grow together.
Emily Araújo
https://emily-araujo.com/
@searaujoart
I make electric dazzle dreams. After the Eaton Fire took my family home and studio, something unleashed—loss created desire, an urge to make that won't quit. My post-fire palette says anything goes: deep umber, fluorescent pink, sage grey, lilac, lime, apricot. I turn my eyes to the San Gabriel mountains, their zigzag crevices and wrinkled rock, the Dr. Seussian silhouettes of palms and pepper trees. My abstract gardens in gouache and watercolor simmer with pattern and texture—translucent washes layering over buried treasures, domestic objects mixed with stones I slip into my pocket on walks. I paint to cultivate connection to place, fragments of past lives meeting urban gardens where agaves burst like stars and bougainvillea spills everywhere. I want you to wander in and stay.
Marianna Baker
mbfiberandclay.com
@mbfiberandclay
As a contemporary fiber artist, I harness the tactile nature of fabric, embroidery, and beading to convey powerful narratives that resonate on both emotional and societal levels. My work explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation, weaving together intricate textures and vibrant colors to create dialogue between viewer and material.
Through meticulous handwork and fabric manipulation, I elevate traditional techniques into contemporary statements, inviting audiences to reflect on their own experiences and connections. Each stitch, bead, and fold serves as both medium and storytelling form, celebrating resilience and the complexity of the human spirit.
I embrace experimental embroidery as a means to challenge tradition and explore new narratives. By merging unconventional materials and techniques, I create tactile pieces that invite curiosity and provoke thought. My work celebrates the beauty of imperfection and creativity's unpredictable nature.
My artistic journey testifies to craft's transformative power, where every piece becomes a visual and tactile exploration of what it means to be seen and heard in a world that often overlooks life's intricacies.
Through meticulous handwork and fabric manipulation, I elevate traditional techniques into contemporary statements, inviting audiences to reflect on their own experiences and connections. Each stitch, bead, and fold serves as both medium and storytelling form, celebrating resilience and the complexity of the human spirit.
I embrace experimental embroidery as a means to challenge tradition and explore new narratives. By merging unconventional materials and techniques, I create tactile pieces that invite curiosity and provoke thought. My work celebrates the beauty of imperfection and creativity's unpredictable nature.
My artistic journey testifies to craft's transformative power, where every piece becomes a visual and tactile exploration of what it means to be seen and heard in a world that often overlooks life's intricacies.
Dellis Frank
dellisfrank.com
@dellisFrank_theartist
I create fiber-based assemblages rooted in social justice, environmental advocacy, and cultural identity. Using repurposed materials, I've coined "The Greening of Fine Art" to describe my sustainable practice and "Vibrational Cooking" to reflect my intuitive, process-driven approach. Materials often guide each piece's direction, leading me into multidisciplinary work where symbolism and color invite viewers into self-reflection.
As a full-time artist passionate about visual art with a message, I focus on fiber sculptures that challenge societal norms while offering abstract pieces for aesthetic balance. My goal is transforming discarded elements into meaningful dialogue—one fiber at a time. Previously, I taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District, advocating for arts education and helping write media arts curriculum standards.
I currently serve on boards of several arts organizations and work with community groups focusing on arts advocacy. My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including features on Peacock TV's Bel-Air. As a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of two residing in Lomita, California, I remain deeply committed to addressing social justice issues through my environmentally conscious art practice.
As a full-time artist passionate about visual art with a message, I focus on fiber sculptures that challenge societal norms while offering abstract pieces for aesthetic balance. My goal is transforming discarded elements into meaningful dialogue—one fiber at a time. Previously, I taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District, advocating for arts education and helping write media arts curriculum standards.
I currently serve on boards of several arts organizations and work with community groups focusing on arts advocacy. My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including features on Peacock TV's Bel-Air. As a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of two residing in Lomita, California, I remain deeply committed to addressing social justice issues through my environmentally conscious art practice.
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