Shannon Oksanen

Shannon Oksanen is a self-taught artist and former lead singer for the Vancouver band Volumizer. Oksanen lives and works in Vancouver and Tofino in British Columbia. She graduated with a degree in art history from the University of British Columbia in 1993.

Solo Exhibitions

Her solo exhibitions include Union Gallery, London, UK, Contemporary Art Gallery, Tracey Lawrence Gallery, VTO Gallery, London Or Gallery. Selected group exhibitions at the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art San Francisco, VTO Gallery, London, England, 303 Gallery, New York and The Charles. H. Scott Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery, Unit/Pitt Gallery.

Musical Works

Oksanen was the singer for the buzz-saw punk rock band Volumizer. Other members included Bill Napier-Hemy, Rodney Graham, and Jade Blade.