Llael Shannon

Born 11 April 1976

Grew up in the inner city suburb of Spotswood, Melbourne.

Attended ICAD (independent College of art and Design)

In 1993 Llael enrolled at lCAD (Independent college of art and design) in Prahran, Melbourne, a non profit art school run by the students and teachers on Chapel St. Here she was a student of Artist Terry Mattasoni in her major of oil painting. She also studied Photography, Popular Culture and Art history for four years and received her Fine Art Degree in 1996.

During her four years at ICAD Llael exhibited her work at 101 Collins in the CBD of Melbourne (1995), The ICAD Galleries in Prahran, Melbourne (1993 to 1996) The Cherry Tree Restaurant in Prahran, Melbourne (1996), And Elliot's Hairdressers in South Yarra, Melbourne (1999).

In recent years Llael has done commission work for businesses, offices and sold her works to private collectors.

After a long absence from the art world Llael has resurfaced with a new body of work, which shows her love for the stories of Australian suburbia where she grew up and her intrigue into human behavior.

“ Suburbia hides some of the most beautiful and complex images you will ever see. It is rich in stories far more sensual, thrilling and dangerous than any Hollywood movie; you just have to search for them".

Llael Shannon.