Shawna Sikstrom

Shawna Sikstrom is a mature part-time Visual Arts student of Red Deer College with focus on sculpture and ceramics.  She and her husband have resided in Stettler, Alberta, for twenty-five years and have raised four children together.  She is a grandmother to eight vibrant young children and enjoys imparting her love of art onto their eager young minds.  Shawna was involved with the labour movement as she was the President of the CUPW Red Deer Local Union for six years.  It was through this involvement that she became more aware of the rights of workers and the struggles of people within the global community.  She hopes that her work will not just be a beautiful piece of art, but will transmit a deeper meaning to her audience.  In her work she intends to reflect a statement concerning the issues facing the social conscience; her practice is a means for her to be socially engaged.