ABOUT THE ARTIST

Acclaimed Afro-Cuban artist Ken “Tsunami” Shep emerges as a force unbound by convention, effortlessly navigating through a myriad of mediums to craft his visionary masterpieces. From the ethereal landscapes of digital art to the tactile allure of metalwork, acrylics, and oils, Tsunami's creative prowess knows no limits. His diverse body of work draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of spirituality, futurism, science fiction, and metaphysics, interwoven with a profound exploration of human anatomy.

The groundbreaking "Black Ballet" series, a tour de force of Tsunami's artistic vision, debuted to international acclaim at the esteemed 2023 London Art Biennale. Its subsequent showcase at the Redwood Art Group’s Art Expo in New York and Spectrum Miami further solidified Tsunami's position as a trailblazer in contemporary art.

With a deft hand, Tsunami intricately incorporates human anatomy into his compositions, sparking essential dialogues about the traumas that shape our collective consciousness. His art serves as a catalyst for introspection, urging viewers to confront the shadows of the past and embrace self-love and acceptance.

Tsunami's transcendent creations have captured the attention of cultural luminaries including Kanye West, Cardi B, Rick Ross, and Dawn Richards. Blending elements of pop culture with fine art, his work seamlessly transcends the boundaries of commercialism, adorning album covers, music videos, and cinematic productions. Noteworthy collaborations with industry leaders such as Disguise Systems for Disney’s Mandalorian and designer Oscar Utierre, featured in Vogue, underscore Tsunami's indelible impact on the intersection of art, fashion, and entertainment.

In Tsunami's own profound reflection, "Everything is Art. It’s necessary. It’s in everything. It’s the closest thing to being like God. Why? Because you’re the creator." Through his boundless creativity, Tsunami invites us to embrace the divine within ourselves and the limitless potential of artistic expression.

ARTIST CV

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

MONTSERRAT CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY | CHELSEA, NY | <Montserrat contemporary art gallery >

THE HOUSE OF ARTS | MIAMI, FL | < THE HOUSE OF ARTS GALLERY >

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

BLACK BALET: ART EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY TSUNAMI MEDIA GROUP | WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2024

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

GLOBAL HORIZONS: A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION X ARTIO GALLERY | VIRTUAL | 2024 | view the exhibition here

FIGURES X TOUCHSTONE GALLERY | WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2024

REDWOOD ART GROUP SPECTRUM MIAMI | MIAMI, FL | 2023

NOIR X ART FLUENT | VIRTUAL | 2023 | view the exhibition here

LONDON ART BIENNALE | LONDON, ENG | 2023

MONTSERRAT CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY | CHELSEA, NY | 2023

REDWOOD ART GROUP ART EXPO NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | 2023

AWARDS + NOMINATIONS

AWARD WINNER WALLACHIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | BUCHAREST, ROMANIA | 2023

AWARD WINNER KIEZ BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL | BERLIN, GERMANY | 2023

AWARD WINNER BEST FASHION FILM CAPE TOWN SQUAD FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

AWARD WINNER BEST FASHION FILM MANNHEIM ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL | MANNHEIM, GERMANY | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR BEST COSPLAY FILM SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | SEATTLE WASHINGTON | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL |SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION  REELHEART INTERNATIONAL FILM AND SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL | TORONTO, CANADA | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION  UK FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | LONDON, ENGLAND | 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION  ROMA INTERNATIONAL FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | ROME, ITALY | 2023

NOMINATION BEST FASHION FILM CROATIA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA| 2023

NOMINATION BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY SARAJEVO FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA | 2023

NOMINATION BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY CROATIA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA | 2023

NOMINATION BEST ACTRESS - MODEL ARAJEVO FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA | 2023

NOMINATION BEST ACTRESS CROATIA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA | 2023

NOMINATION MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLE CROATIA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA | 2023

COLLABORATIONS

ADIDAS | RICK ROSS | DAWN RICHARD | VH1'S "LOVE & HIP-HOP" | VH1'S "CARTEL CREW" | OSCAR UTIERRE

PUBLICATIONS

MILAN WEEKLY: ART, FASHION, CULTURE | ARTIST INTERVIEW | 2023

ARTELLS MAGAZINE | ARTIST INTERVIEW | 2023

ARTIST CLOSEUP MAGAZINE | ARTIST FEATURE | 2023

ELEGANT MAGAZINE | FEATURED WORK| 2018

BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOLD JOURNEY | ARTIST INTERVIEW | 2024 | VIEW HERE

VOYAGE BALTIMORE | INTERVIEW | 2024 | VIEW HERE

MIAMI LIVING | PRESS RELEASE | 2023 | VIEW HERE

L'ETAGE MAGAZINE | PRESS RELEASE | 2023 | VIEW HERE

FASHION WEEK ONLINE | ARTIST INTERVIEW | 2022 | VIEW HERE

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK |  GETTY IMAGES | 2022 | VIEW HERE

CONVERSATIONS

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT | ARTIST INTERVIEW | VIEW HERE