About Art By SIR
Shawnick Rodriguez
Art Commissioner - Camden, NJ
Visual Artist, Jewelry Designer, Muralist and Art Teacher
Email: artbysir@gmail.com
Website: www.artbysir.com
About Me
Hi my HeARTs! I’m Shawnick and I’m honored to be the creator behind the art you adore and represents your culture and story. Art has been healing yet a learning journey for me that started at a place during dark times yet have evolved to joy.
After so many years of feeling lost, I finally found my identity by going back to my roots. My art is inspired by my Latin culture. It provides myself and others with imaginative links to parts of ourselves which might otherwise be inaccessible. I want my art to release emotions that make people feel good and take them back to either a time, place or an event.
I’m proud of my heritage which is reflective in my artwork. I enjoy working with bold and bright colors that screams pride. Every single piece I create is made to stand out and tell a story to encourage, uplift, educate and build confidence in the Latin Community. Whether it’s my paintings, my murals or jewelry, I love challenging myself creatively to think outside the box.
The reason why I do Art by SIR is to aspire others by sharing my story in hopes my path will open others up to embrace their ethnicity and who they truly are.
Featured Articles and Radio Interviews
2023 KYW News Radio - Nochebuena celebrations ring out in Center City
2023 iHeart Radio - Pulso Comunitario
2023 Speaker - Pulso Comunitario: La artista Shawnick Rodriguez
2023 Phila.Gov - Supporting local diverse vendors at Christmas Village City of Philadelphia
2023 Impacto Media - Celebrating Latina Entrepreneurship at the Christmas Village in Love Park
2023 Watch: Visit Philadelphia's - New "Hispanic Voices" Video Series
2023 CBS News Philadelphia - Jewelry maker showcases beauty of Puerto Rico through colorful creations.
2023 Hip Latina - Boricua Artist Shawnick Rodriguez is Bringing Caribbean Culture to the Forefront.
2023 - Kensington news: Garden tea party jobs Mexican Independence open mic youth programs and services.
2023 Refinery 29 - The International Slasa Museum Comes to the Bronx
2023 Canvas Rebel - Stories & Insight Meet Shawnick Rodriguez
2023 NPR - Supporters Aim to Build a Museum dedicated to salsa music in the Bronx
2023 Tapinto Camden - Three Kings Day Bonus on Saturday for Camden Children.
2022 Oct. 20th 6ABC Philly- Local artist Shawnick I Rodriguez shows Latin pride in every creation with Art by SIR
2022 Sept 15th Able Arts Learn for Life - 5 Artist to Follow this Hispanic Heritage Month
2022 April 28th Billy Penn - Kensington art show highlights Puerto Rican culture- On to of Philly news.
2022 Billy Penn - For Us, by us A Place to find and celebrate Philly's Latina creatives
2021 BeLatina - Virtual Pop-Up Shop
2021 HipLatina- These 12 Afro-Latinx Small Businesses Can Have All Our Money
2020 ABC7NY and Localish - Artist showcases her Latinx culture through her art and jewelry
2020 Al Dia News - Al Dia’s 40 under 40: Celebrating Philadelphia’s New Professional Workforce
2020 Star Radio - Artist On The Rise
2020 98.5 Uptown Radio - Interview at the Pancake and Booze Art Show
2020 Camden City School District- What does Hispanic Heritage Month Means to me?
2020 Hija de tu Madre - Mija of the week
2019 Anointed News Journal- Volume 25 Issue 33
2019 Courier Post - Camden Museum to add Latin history, “Lost in Translation”
2019 Art Y Son - 5 Latina Artist You Must Follow
2019 The Real Latinx - 10 Latinx Shops for your Coachchella Needs
Exhibitions
2023 til 2024 Mi Gente Mi Pueblo - Movida Exhibition. Center for Health Equity in St Peterburg FL
2023 Gracie Mansion Conservancy - International Salsa Museum in celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Manhattan, NY
2023 Pyramid Club Philly - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Philadelphia, PA
2022 Subaru of America, INC - Hispanic Heritage Month, Camden, NJ
2022 The Culture Art Show - Featured Artist
2022 International Salsa Museum - First Pop Exhibition
2022 Solo Art Show- Taller Puertorriqueño
2021 Golden Latin Awards - Lehigh Valley Latino Association
2020 Subaru of America, INC - Hispanic Heritage Month, Camden, NJ
2020 Camden Fireworks - We Are Camden Art Exhibition
2020 Pancake and Booze Art Show - Underground Philadelphia
2019 Walkers’ Gallery San Marco, TX - Home and the World: Longing(s) and Belong(s)
2019 Carusi Middle School/Hispanic Civic Association - First Hispanic Heritage Festa
2019 Global Village - Urban Wellness and Entertainment
2019 Subaru of America, INC - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Camden, NJ
2019 Damari House - Art Show
2019 Herspace Art Show - Philly Art Collective Gallery
2019 Camden Fireworks - We Love Camden Art Show
2018 Afro Latino Art Exhibition - Circle of Hope
Murals
2022 Amadorez Funeral Home - Puerto Rico theme
2022 Boricua Restaurant #2 - El Yunque
2018 Mr. Got Cut Barber Shop - Super Mario’s World
Celebrities and Influencers
Lyaba Blount - Black Vegan Rican Cookbook
Angelee923 - IG featured
Jessica Castro - Married At First Sight
Cooking con Omi - IG featured
Rebeca Huffman - IG featured
Reina Rebelde - IG Featured
Beatriz Santiago - IG featured
Funky Bacalao - IG featured
Estefaina Saavedra - IG featured
Aida Rodriguez - Comedian/Author
Ivy Queen Billboard De La Musica Latina - Art By SIR earrings featured
Bad Bunny Remix Cover Album- Art By SIR earrings featured
Ivy Queen - IG featured
Reina Rebelde x Viva Glam Kay - Makeup Collaboration with Art By SIR earrings featured on the cover.
Crystal Makeup - IG featured
Gxldvibe - IG featured
Brand Collaborations
AT&T - EL Poder Hispano
CMN Events - Influencer
Cheetos - Deja Tu Huella Fund
Queen Warriors TV - Exercise sign up
Cooking Con Omi (Omi Hopper) x Art by SIR -Earring Collection inspired by Puerto Rico
Reina Rebelde x Viva Glam Kay - Makeup Collection dedicated to Puerto Rico
Public Speaking Engagment
2024 The Lioness Conference - Guest Speaker, Connecticut
2024 Esperanza Cyber School - Guest Speaker (Commencement Speech), Philadelphia
2023 Comcast Business - Guest Speaker for Indigenous Arts & Humanities History Month
2019 Beautiful Me Tea - Guest Speaker East Side High School formally known as Woodrow Wilson, Camden, NJ