exhibits
The arts smooth the edges of life and bring depth, places to dwell, and pleasure in being.
The arts articulate understandings of being, through the body -
understandings that come from the spaces between.
Research Art in Permanent Public Spaces
2025 February. Ecosystem
Two metal 2’ x 4’ acrylic prints with painted chessboard and 10 chess pieces in stalemate. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Lakehead University, CASES Building (Boardroom), Thunder Bay, ON.
2024 Decembter. Ecosystem
Two metal 2’ x 4’ acrylic prints with painted chessboard and 10 chess pieces in stalemate. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Scripps Institute, University of Florida, Jupiter, Florida.
2024 December. Ecosystem
Two metal 2’ x 4’ metal prints with painted chessboard and 10 chess pieces in stalemate. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, California.
2024 October. Ecosystem
Two metal 2’ x 4’ metal prints with painted chessboard and 10 chess pieces in stalemate. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Weill Cornell Medicine, New York.
2022 December. Sym-poesis
Sameshima, P., Orasi, T., & Defechereux, P. with scientists and community members (2022). Sym-poesis [24’ Polymer clay ball]. Participatory art-making workshop artifact. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA.
2022 December. Plurality
Sameshima, P. & Orasi, T. (2022). Plurality [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA.
2018 September. Logo Design
Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research. https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/cranhr/about/logo 2016 Spring.
2016 Spring. Artwork: Growing Well I & II
Two Needle felted artworks. Size: 26.5” x 34” framed.
Art created from research project data (Primary Investigator: Ingeborg Zehbe, Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute). Original art is on display in the Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek/Rocky Bay First Nation Reserve Health Centre and the second art piece is displayed at the Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation/Partridge Lake Reserve Band Office until the health centre is completed.
2016 Spring. Artwork: Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey
4 canvases with acrylic paint, acrylic caulking, and ink. Size: 4’x 2’6” each.
Art created from research project data (Primary Investigator: Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Lakehead). Original art is on permanent display at the Ontario Alzheimer’s Society in Toronto, the Provincial headquarters for Alzheimer’s societies.
2015 January. Artwork: Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey
4 canvases with acrylic paint, acrylic caulking, and ink. Size: 4’x 2’6” each. Art was created from research project data (Primary Investigator: Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Lakehead). The Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County signed a Reproduction Fee Contract for this artwork. Art canvases were reproduced and are used in a permanent display at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County.
2015 March. Artwork: Bamboo Lives
Mixed media on canvas. Size: 29” x 29”.
Art was created from research project data with the Yoga North International Soma Yoga Institute in Duluth, MN (Primary Investigator: Dr. Pauline Sameshima). The artwork is on permanent display at the International Soma Yoga Institute, Eli Location, Minnesota.
Juried Art Exhibitions of Research Projects
- Sameshima, P., & Faye, R. (2024, March). One cell the world: Climate action research & art catalogue. Friesen Press. Book showcased in “Project Showcase: Arts Education for Sustainable Development: Addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals through Arts Education.” a joint project between the UNESCO Chair in Arts and Learning and the Canadian Society for Education through Art.
- Sameshima, P. (2022, July 25 - January 6, 2023). One cell, one world. 2022 NAEA Member Exhibit. Virtual exhibition. 19% acceptance rate.
- Sameshima, P. (with M. Alzghoul, H. Moller & P. Wakewich). (2021, September 17 - March 31, 2023). Arise, Crush, Reflection [3 paintings]. HeART of Healthcare Gallery. Healthcare Excellence Canada. https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/6401254/world-patient-safety-day-2021-journ%C3%A9e-mondiale-de-la-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9-des-patients-2021
- Sameshima, P. (with Allison, J., Preston, R., Ross, B., & Cameron, E.). (2021, July 1- October 31, accepted). Off-centre [needle-punched textile art]. Navigating and Creating Juried Virtual Exhibition. Canadian Society for Education through Art.
- Orasi, T., Sameshima, P., De Sommer-Dennis, E. (2020). Spacial entrances [Virtual sketch compilation video from SSHRC-funded project: Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy]. The Canadian Society for Education through Art. Online Exhibition for 2020 UNESCO International Arts Education Week. https://csea-scea.ca/portfolio-item/tashya-orasi-dr-pauline-sameshima-emilee-de-sommer-dennis/
- Sameshima, P. (2020, November). Crush [2' x 3’ painting]. Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, P. Wakewich, & B. Benwell. Learning and teaching: Artful narratives of transformation [Special issue]. Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education. 32(2). 23.
- Slingerland, D., & Sameshima, P. (2017, March). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Baggage Building Arts Centre: Fibre Arts Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1). Garden ascent to joy: Mapping the dementia journey [Series of four paintings: Acrylic on canvas]. The Body Electric, annual digital art exhibition showcased during the International Conference on Residency Education. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also available online after the conference: https://thebodyelectriclecorpselectrique.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tbe-lce-digitalprint-program.pdf
- Slingerland, D., & Sameshima, P. (2016, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Body Electric, annual digital art exhibition showcased during the International Conference on Residency Education. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also available online after the conference: http://www.royalcollege.ca/portal/page/portal/rc/events/icre/past_conferences/body_electric
- Sameshima, P., & Slingerland, D. (2016, July 22-28). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Alzheimer Society in Conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association International Conference: Visual Art Exhibition. Toronto, ON.
- Sameshima, P., (2016, July 22-28). Garden ascent to joy: Mapping the dementia journey [Series of four paintings: Acrylic on canvas]. The Alzheimer Society in Conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association International Conference: Visual Art Exhibition. Toronto, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, April 9-12). Amway Apple. [Cassette tape over a polypropylene film armature]. Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Urban Infill 10: Artist in the Core Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, March 1-26). Growing Well I & II. [Needle felted framed artworks. Size 26.5” x 34” framed]. The Baggage Building Arts Centre: Fibre Arts Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, March 6). Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey. [4 canvases with acrylic paint, acrylic caulking, and ink. Size 4’ x 2’6” each]. Learning Arts Centre: Breaking barriers art exhibition. Learnington, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, March 28). Bamboo Lives. [29” x 29” framed, cassette tape on canvas]. National Art Education Association Women’s Caucus Exhibition: Designed: Object, Subject, Environment. New Orleans, LA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2013, March 8). Untitled. [Raku pottery, hay with fissure, 11” x 4.5”]. National Art Education Association Women’s Caucus Exhibition: Drawing community and other connections. Fort Worth, TX (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2012, February 3 – March 23). Transient Glory Fronds, Transient Glory Membranes, Transient Glory Party. [Photographs]. City of Moscow and Moscow Arts Commission: Arts and Travels Exhibit. Moscow, ID (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2011, March 17). Mothering and Meth 1, 4, & 6. [Photographs mounted on foamcore]. National Art Education Association Women’s Caucus Exhibition: Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation. Seattle, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2009, June 1 – 30). Mosaic Stories. [Original tile mosaics and prints] and To soma heliakon. [Canvas images & video]. Third Street Gallery: Solo Show. Moscow, ID (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2007, December – February 2008). Inverno branco triptych. [Caulking on Wood]. Third Street Gallery, Moscow Arts Commission: Winter Solstice Exhibit. Moscow, ID (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2006, September – November). Windy Words, Puppylove, Quotidian I. [Tile mosaic]. Enigma. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006, December – February 2008). Emancipation of the Soul. [Tile mosaic]. Third Street Gallery, Moscow Arts Commission: Winter Solstice Exhibit. Moscow, ID (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2006, May 18). Group show. Roundhouse: Night of Artists. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006, March 1 – 31). Solo show. [Prints of tile mosaics]. Edibles Art Gallery, University of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006, February 6 – 10). Windy Words. [Tile mosaic]. AMS Art Gallery, University of British Columbia: “You gotta make room for the new ones”. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006, January 9 – February 5). Walking Puppylove. [Tile mosaic]. Seymour Art Gallery: These are made for walking. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2005, July – October). Diaphanous Pleasure, Windy Words, In Honor of Matisse, Flawed Fairytales. [Tile mosaics]. Al’s Gals. [Acrylic paint]. Enigma: Green Foliage Collection.
- Sameshima, P. (2005, June 8). Group show. Roundhouse: Night of Artists (NOA). Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2004, July 10). Group show. Roundhouse: Night of Artists (NOA). Vancouver, BC.
Art Exhibitions of Research Projects
- Sameshima, P. (2026). Moth-erboard: Moldbook, an AI-generated bible (Moth created from motherboards). Echoes Across the Line Project, Canadian Society for Education through Art.
- Sameshima, P. (2026, May - present). Belated Gallop Series [3 paintings]. Minogin Gallery, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P., & Orasi, T. (2026, Feb. - date). Plurality Series [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. In Other Words Gallery, Bora Laskin Building, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- Sameshima, P., & Orasi, T. (2025 - 2026). Plurality Series [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Lakehead International, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- Sameshima, P., & Orasi, T. (2024 - 2025). Plurality Series [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. LAIR Gallery, Bora Laskin Building, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- 2024 Sameshima, P. (2024, February - date). Ministering in the Space of Ma I [painting for SSHRC-funded project: Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy]. Lakehead International Gallery, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON.
- 2023 Horst, R., & Sameshima, P. (2023). A gathering of horse/times digital artwork selected as the music album cover HOLD ON/OFF by the musician Kutch. Album cover on display in the SPACE Gallery, Lakehead University, Feb 2023-Feb 2024.
- Sameshima, P. (2023-2024). Ministering in the Space of Ma I & II [2 paintings for SSHRC-funded project: Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy]. In Other Words Gallery, Bora Laskin Building, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P., & Orasi, T. (2023-2024). Plurality Series [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. CASES Building, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- Sameshima, P., & Orasi, T. (2022, Sept - date). Plurality series [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints part of NIH-funded project: HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics]. Artwork used in Community Art Discussion September 27 Musings Workshop and exhibited throughout the HOPE Annual Meeting, September 27-29, 2022, San Francisco, CA.
- Orasi, T., Sameshima, P., & De Sommer-Dennis, E. (2020, June 2). Spacial entrances [Video, Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy project]. Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies annual general meeting. Online.
- Sameshima, P. (2020, Feb 25-2020, Sept.). Ministering in the Space of Ma I & II [2 paintings for SSHRC-funded project: Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy]. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON.
- Orasi, T., & Sameshima, P. (2020, Mar. 3). Matters of meaning: Raising acuity [3D Printed Diorama, Reconceptualizing Teachers' Roles for Canada's Creative Economy project]. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2019 Nov. 27). Ministering in the space of ma [2 paintings, Teachers and creativity project]. Lakehead Report to the Community Event, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2019, Nov – 2020 Feb). Constructing control [Fishing line and plexi glass, Methamphetamine study]. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P. (2019, Feb - Aug). Equity in birthing experiences and outcomes. [looping video]. Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, P. Wakewich, & B. Benwell. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Benwell, B. (2019, Feb - Aug). Equity in birthing experiences and outcomes. [looping video]. Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, P. Wakewich, & P. Sameshima. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P. (2019, Feb-Aug). Belated Gallop Series [3 paintings]. Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, & P. Wakewich. The SPACE Gallery, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P. (2018, December 28). Belated Gallop Series [3 paintings] Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, & P. Wakewich. Lakehead Community Report event. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay.
- Benwell, B. (2018, December 28). 2 wearable art pieces [mixed media]. Research project with P. Sameshima, H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, & P. Wakewich. Lakehead Community Report event. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay.
- Sameshima, P., & Morchel, P. (2019, Feb-Aug). Canopy promise [ 6 paintings]. The SPACE, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P. (2019, Feb-Aug). Silent Belles [ 11 ceramic bells]. The SPACE, CASES Building, Lakehead University.
- Sameshima, P. (2018, December 28). Belated Gallop Series [3 paintings, Research project with H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, & P. Wakewich). Lakehead Community Report event. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay.
- De Sommer-Dennis, E. (2018, December 28). 3 paintings, Research project with P. Sameshima. Lakehead Community Report event. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay.
- Benwell, B. (2018, December 28). 2 wearable art pieces. Research project with P. Sameshima, H. Møller, M. Alzghoul, & P. Wakewich). Community Report event. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay.
- Sameshima, P. (2018, August 3-31). Leaves evergreen. Invited solo show, MacRostie Art Centre, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
- Sameshima, P., Slingerland, D., Wakewich, P., Morrisseau, K., & Zehbe, I. (2017, May 30). Growing wellbeing through community participatory arts: The Anishinaabek cervical cancer screening study (ACCSS) [Chapter Exhibition]. In the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies Celebration of Scholarly Creative Works Exhibition. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Congress. Ryerson University, Toronto, ON.
- Slingerland, D., & Sameshima, P. (2017, March). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Baggage Building Arts Centre: Fibre Arts Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Slingerland, D., & Sameshima, P. (2016, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Body Electric, annual digital art exhibition showcased during the International Conference on Residency Education. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Niagra, Canada.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, Aug 27-28). Bamboo Lives [Mixed media art work]. MacRostie Art Centre, Minnesota.
- Sameshima, P., & Slingerland, D. (2016, July 22-28). Dandelion hopes [Sewing and needle felting penny rug]. The Alzheimer Society in Conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association International Conference: Visual Art Exhibition. Toronto, ON.
- Slingerland, D., & Sameshima, P. (2016, May 30). Reparative pedagogy: Empathic aesthetic learning [Video]. In CACS Celebration of Scholarly Creative Works Exhibition. University of Calgary, AB.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, May 1-26). Growing Well I & II. [Needle felted framed artworks. Size 26.5” x 34” framed]. The Baggage Building Arts Centre: Fibre Arts Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, April 9-12). Amway Apple. [Cassette tape over a polypropylene film armature]. Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Urban Infill 10: Artist in the Core Exhibition. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2016, March 6). Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey 9. [4 canvases with acrylic paint, acrylic caulking, and ink. Size 4’ x 2’6” each]. Learning Arts Centre: Breaking barriers art exhibition. Learnington, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, December 15). Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey. [Four Original canvases. Size 4’ x 2’6 each with pamphlets]. Bartley Residence Conference Room A, Lakehead University: Ministry of Health Provincial Dementia Strategy Workday. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, October 8-10). Growing Well I & II. [Needle felted framed artworks. Size 26.5” x 34” framed]. Holiday Inn Express: Anishinaabek Cervical Cancer Screening Study Community Update Gathering. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, October 8-10). Growing Well I & II. [Needle felted framed artworks. Size 26.5” x 34” framed]. University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens: International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, September 4 – October 22). Women and Meth – 9 Series, 5 articles, 3 life stories. [Curation and development of full exhibition]. Baggage Building Arts Centre: Opening Reception. Thunder Bay, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2015, January 31). Garden Ascent to Joy: Mapping the Dementia Journey. [Four reproduced canvases. Size 4’ x 2’6” each with pamphlet]. Devonshire Mall: 6th Annual Indoor Walk for Memories and Healthy Mind Expo. Windsor, ON.
- Sameshima, P. (2014, November 13-16). Mixed media on canvas. [Size 29” x 29”, framed]. Yoga North Teacher Training: Soma Yoga Teacher Training Research Project. Eli, MN (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2014, September 28). Soma Yoga Poses – Bamboo Life 1 – 11. [Size 11” x 14” each, framed]. Yoga North: 50-day Soma Yoga Practice Project. Duluth, MN (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2012, March 5 – April 12). Steps to Change. [Oil Pastel]. Compton Union Building Art Gallery, Washington State University: 8th Reinterpreting Reality Exhibit. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2011, March 23). To soma heliakon: An international reflexive inquiry on teacher education. [11 canvases and video installation, with A. Sinner]. Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University: Canadian Research Showcase. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2010, May 30). Encounters. [Video, with A. Sinner]. Montefiore Club: Canadian Association of Curriculum Studies’ (CACS) Celebration of Scholarly Creative Works. Montreal. QC.
- Sameshima, P. (2010, March 1 – April 11). Me and My Kids. [Photographs, with Roxanne Vandermausel]. Compton Union Building Art Gallery, Washington State University: 6th Reinterpreting Reality Art Group Exhibit. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2009, March). Encounters. [Canvas images with A. Sinner]. South Shore Gallery. Sooke, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2009, March-April). Ann-other’s Dreams: Reaching Out, Wading, Aurora Dream. [Photographs]. Pullman Gallery and Studio: 5th Reinterpreting Reality Art Exhibit. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2009, February 26-28). Gabriel. [Photography with S. Chalmers and R. Vandermause]. Red Lion Hotel Atrium: 5th International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference. Spokane, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2009, February 19-20). Encounters: A Collaborative arts-based inquiry. [Video with A. Sinner]. Wilfrid Johns Gallery, University of Victoria: In Opening Spaces: Art practice, studio-based scholarship and research. Victoria, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2009, January 21 – February 20). To soma heliakon. [Canvas images with A. Sinner]. McPherson Library Gallery, University of Victoria: 29th Annual Art Education Faculty Exhibition. Victoria, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2008, November 10). To soma heliakon. [Canvas images with A. Sinner]. Tri-Cities Campus, Washington State University. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2008, September 19). To soma heliakon. [Canvas images with A. Sinner]. Old D.S. Watkin’s Gallery: Mid-Columbia Artists’ Salon. Kennewick, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2008, July 22 – August 20). Licorice Dreams. [Tile mosaic]. Washington State University College of Education Online: Art used for the Web Front Page.
- Sameshima, P. (2008, March 23 – April 13). Flawed Fairytales. [Tile mosaic]. And Chicken Wire Dress. [Textiles]. Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University: 4th Reinterpreting Reality Art Exhibit. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2008, April 16). Flawed Fairytales [Tile mosaic]. And Chicken Wire Dress. [Textiles]. Beasley Coliseum, Washington State University: Women’s Recognition Luncheon. Pullman, WA (United States).
- Sameshima, P. (2007, fall). Using Vision to Think Brownbags. Washington State University: Centre for Teaching, Learning, & Technology.
- Sameshima, P. (2007, June – February 2008). Solo Show. [Tile mosaic prints]. Neil Zastre, Inc. Offices. Richmond, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006, June 23-24). Digital exhibition. [Latest works]. University of British Columbia: Unsettling Conversations Academic Educational Conference. Vancouver, BC.
- Sameshima, P. (2006-2007). Panel #58. “Poking my nose through the rainbow world". In Wildlife Art: Earth’s Treasure Chest Mural Mosaic. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
- Mural shows
- a. November 2006 – May 14, 2007. Fundraiser auction on EBAY, SOLD.
- b. May 11-13, 2007. Edmonton, AB, Canada, NOA Show at the Aviation Hanger
- c. November 7-12. 2006. Ottawa, Canada, Signatures Christmas Show
- d. December 7-10, 2006. Edmonton, Canada, Butterdome Craft Sale