Shanna Hollis is a Bermudian graphic designer and the Chair of the Bermuda Arts Council. Her passion for creation is inspired by her belief in "rebuilding community through creation." Hollis’s designs are recognized for their vibrant color choices and bold patterns. She has created eye-catching murals on buildings both locally and internationally, designed stylish textiles with TABS, and transformed the decor of various homes and businesses on the island. Her work celebrates her island, community, identity, and personal experiences. She was motivated to pursue a creative career by her brother, Nahshon Hollis, a professional oil painter.

 

Hollis completed her studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2018. Her work quickly gained international recognition when Footwear News Magazine featured her fashion collection thesis titled "21 Miles." She has designed branding and NFTs for Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti and won the Bermuda Society of Arts Graphic Design Showcase award in 2018.

 

In 2021, Hollis participated in the Masterworks 441 Exhibition, showcasing her new graphic illustration style. The following year, she designed a commemorative mural for Flora Duffy and took part in the Forbes 30 Under 30 residency program in Bermuda. In 2023, she was invited to join the Bermuda Arts Council and became its Chair. In 2024, she participated in Bermuda’s inaugural Bermuda Walls Mural Event. Her collaboration with the Bermuda Tourism Authority's "Paint the Town Pink" initiative included an exhibition in New York City. She later created a historic mural of St. George’s, which was published in Essence, Observer, and Black Enterprise magazines.