Thomas E. Shaw-Gardner is a recipient of the Champion Award from the NJ Cultural Access Network, in partnership with the NJ Theatre Alliance and the NJ State Council on the Arts.
I am an Artist and Jewelry Designer living in Baltimore City, Maryland. My art and jewelry reflect my intense love for bold beauty, expressed authentically in a variety of shapes, colors and textures. This is particularly comforting to me, especially in a world where conformity and performance are encouraged. I find comfort and joy in the boldness and uniqueness of life, and even when it may not be popular, I know it is my calling to remind the world that it is okay to be bold and beautiful.