Artist Bio
Bryson Shosten is an interdisciplinary artist, born and raised in Sheridan Wyoming. He received his Associates of Fine Arts at Northern Wyoming Community College and is now working towards a Bachelors of Fine Arts at the University of Wyoming.
Shosten focuses on creating visually compelling artworks, whether two or three dimensional. He has a deep fascination in creating plein-air paintings that display his connection to the space around him. When working in three dimensions he likes to create pottery that is utilitarian, whether that be mugs, cups, bowls, or planters.
Bryson Shosten prepares his artwork "Everyone But Me" for installation which consists of 60 completed drawings, Photo by Trent Foster, Feb. 2025
Artist Statement
I am drawn to the ideas of narration, observation, and utility within my works. Two-dimensionally working, I enjoy capturing the essence of every-day scenes, creating a story from unplanned three-dimensional compositions, and translating them into a two-dimensional artwork. Within my three-dimensional work, I am fascinated by the idea of another person using my artwork everyday because it creates an intimate bond between the user and my pieces. I enjoy producing functional pottery that is visually interesting and compositionally sound by following the principles of design, having my pots littered with details such as buttons, stamps, and textures, but also allowing for them to function as they were intended.
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Plein-air painting has come to the forefront in my most recent practice whether that be with just a pen or gouache, acrylic, and watercolor. I find plein-air paintings are a great way to translate ordinary and mundane scenes into the extraordinary and complex art world. I capture the time of day, the small details of the scene, and most importantly the light and how it effects the color of every object within the scene. Each painting and drawing isn't a singular snapshot in time either, as it takes time to draw and paint these scenes. I capture long and extended moments of time which means that shadows and highlights that are used in the artworks are a combination of light sources as the sun sets and rises while I paint. Each painting is done on location, in real time, and I do not use photographs or any other means of translation other than my own two eyes!
When creating functional pottery I enjoy having a controlled looseness, having parts of my pots showing the versatility of the clay, while my details and finishes show my skill and intentionality. I have recently been focused on creating almost everything on a kick wheel because I feel as though I am more connected to what I am making, spinning the wheel with my foot rather than having a motor create that motion for me. I tend to create my cups, bowls, and small vases on the kick wheel as I feel that these types of pots have a more intimate connection with the user, and me creating nearly every aspect of the pot by my energy contributes to that intimacy.
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Education
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2026 Bachelors of Fines Arts, University of Wyoming (currently studying)
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2024 Associates of Fine Arts, Sheridan College
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2022 High School Diploma, Sheridan High School
Exhibitions
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2025
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The Printmaker, Cheyenne Creativity Center, Cheyenne Wyoming
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50th Annual Juried UW Student Exhibition, UW Art Museum, University of Wyoming,
Laramie Wyoming
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2024
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Student Juried Exhibition, Whitney Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Salon De Refuse, Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Capstone, Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Process (solo show), Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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2023
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And So We Count Time, Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Student Juried Exhibition, Whitney Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Salon De Refuse, Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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2022
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Decay, Neltje Gallery, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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Youth Entrepreneurship Group Exhibition, Welcome Market Hall, Sheridan Wyoming
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High School Student Exhibition, Sage Gallery, Sheridan Wyoming
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Wyoming State Symposium Art Exhibition, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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2021 Member Exhibition, Sage Gallery, Sheridan Wyoming
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High School Student Exhibition, Sage Gallery, Sheridan Wyoming
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Wyoming State Symposium Art Exhibition, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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2021
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Wyoming State Symposium Art Exhibition, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
Achievements
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2025
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1 artwork selected for The Printmaker, Cheyenne Creativity Center, Cheyenne Wyoming
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Painting 3:30 PM received the Edington Family Award For Excellence in the Visual Arts, 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie Wyoming
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Painting 3:30 PM purchased for a permanent collection in the University of Wyoming's College of Business, 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie Wyoming
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Painting The Ranger purchased for a permanent collection in the University of Wyoming's College of Business, 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie Wyoming
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2 artworks selected for 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum,
Laramie Wyoming
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2024
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Accepted for BFA program, University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming
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3rd place overall for drawing Air at Student Juried Exhibition, Sheridan College,
Sheridan Wyoming
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3 artworks selected for Student Juried Exhibition, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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University of Wyoming Scholarship Recipient, University of Wyoming, Laramie
Wyoming
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2023
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1 artwork selected for Student Juried Exhibition, Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming
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2022
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Sage Gallery Scholarship Recipient, Sage Gallery, Sheridan Wyoming
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University of Wyoming Scholarship Recipient, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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Sheridan College Scholarship Recipient, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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Chuck Ellis Art Scholarship Recipient, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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Selected for Art Scholarship Interview, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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Blue Ribbon Recipient, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming
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2021
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Blue Ribbon Recipient, Casper Event Center, Casper Wyoming