Haida Artist, Shoshannah Greene
Shoshannah Greene was born and raised on Haida Gwaii, on the traditional territory of her paternal ancestors. She was adopted into the Cumshewa Eagle Clan and given the Haida name SGid Gang.Xaal, meaning wild rose. An appreciation of her culture and art came from an amalgamation of watching her father carve jewellery, attending local art classes, and being inspired daily by the natural surroundings. Since childhood, Shoshannah loved to share stories and express her thoughts visually. Following high school graduation, she chose to pursue a Bachelor’s of Media Arts with a major in Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Today, her work focuses on combining hand drawn animation with watercolour backgrounds, centering on the Super Naturals within Haida culture. Connecting the physical experience of the natural surroundings with Haida Supernaturals, thereby establishing a perspective on the juxtaposition of the natural world with Haida cosmologies. From what she sees around her - plants and animals - she draws a connection to what she feels and believes: everything has power and flowing energies.
Having studied animation, she is using computer software to extend the ideas of supernaturals inhabiting the natural world with movement and character traits. This allows her to explore movement within natural cycles; her work concentrates on using light as a structural element in both animation and watercolour painting she is inviting viewers of her work to view natural elements as more than just representation, and to allow for the possibility of a deeper connection to their surroundings nourishing mind, body and spirit.
Current art focus includes Haida art prints and Haida paintings.
Shoshannah is open to custom projects and commissions.
Exhibitions, Collections & Recognition
2025
Salt Spring National Art Prize First Prize People's Choice Award for her watercolour painting 'My Heart is With You, Take Care - Grief Storm.'
Nurse Log, Limited edition digital print of 50.
Grief Storm, Limited edition digital print of 50.
2024
A Moment to Vanish, Limited edition digital print of 100.
2023
Raven Arriving Downtown, Exterior Art Installation, Canada Line Vancouver City Hall Station, City of Vancouver Public Art Program, Vancouver, British Columbia.
What Gives Us Life, Exterior Mural Project at Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay (Hospital in Daajing Giids), with Quw'utsun Artist, Charlene Johnny, Haida Gwaii Media Collective, Daajing Giids, Haida Gwaii.
2022
Supernatural Two-Fin Killer Whale, Exterior Mural Project, Vancouver Mural Festival, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Shining Like Gold: Limited edition print release.
2017
Mouse Woman, Limited edition print.
2015
Dogfish Mother, Limited edition print.
FAQS
Who is Shoshannah Greene?
Shoshannah Greene is a Haida artist who was born and raised on Haida Gwaii. She was adopted into the Cumshewa Eagle Clan and given the Haida name SGid Gang.Xaal, which means "wild rose."
What kind of art does Shoshannah Greene create?
She combines hand-drawn animation with watercolour painting. Her work focuses on the Haida Supernaturals and how they connect to the natural surroundings, including the plants, animals and landscapes of Haida Gwaii.
Where did Shoshannah Greene study art?
She earned a Bachelor of Media Arts, majoring in Animation, from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Growing up, she also learned by watching her father carve jewellery and by taking local art classes.
Can I commission a piece by Shoshannah Greene?
Contact Crystal Cabin Gallery through our Custom Artwork page to ask about commissions or upcoming pieces.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, Crystal Cabin Gallery ships worldwide. For any questions about shipping, please contact us.
