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
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 Dec. Plurality
Sameshima, P. & Orasi, T. (2022). Plurality [Six 24 x 24 aluminum prints]. HIV Obstruction by Programmed Epigenetics project. Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA.
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. (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., & Orasi, T. (2024, Feb. - date). 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