Mailing Address:
27212 Twp Rd 391
Red Deer, Alberta
(403) 671-1493
shadedcloud@urbantribalism.org

Jason O’Connor / ShadedCloud

I am a Métis mixed-media creator, painter, illustrator, graphic designer, and digital artist. I mash cultural icons with mystical symbology using modern tools. I am the Founder of the Urban Tribalism Foundation, which highlights global cultural artists.
Currently, my studio is just outside Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Work Experience: 
2002 - Present     Freelance Graphic Design, Global
Graphic Design portfolio upon request
2004 - 2005         Studio A GoGo Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I Assisted with Gallery set-up, hanging paintings, organizing events, and sales.

2005 - 2009         Gerry Tomas Gallary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I Assisted with Gallery set-up, hanging paintings, organizing events, and sales.

Solo Shows:
2000    Beyond the Liquid Crystal, Auburn Saloon, Calgary, Alberta

2008    Sacred Art & Heavy Music, Art Life, Calgary, Alberta

2021    21 Years of Urban Tribalism, Nest Studio Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta

2023    The Lost Art of Urban Tribalism, Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallary

Group Shows: 
2005     Art Galore 1, Vicious Circle Calgary, Alberta
Organiser, Curator and Participant

2006     Black Lite Art Show, Artspot, Calgary
Group Show Participant

2007     Art Galore 2, Calgary, Alberta  Jason Gogo Gallary (Studio A GoGo) Organisor, Curator, and Group Show Participant

2008    111 Art Fair, Calgary, Alberta
Group Show Participant 

2009    The Dreadful Gestalt, Art Gallary of Calgary, Alberta, Canada 
Group Show Participant

2015    Studio Bell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Group Show Participant

Events:
2007    Rogers Wireless 80 Party, Rodney's Oyster House, Calgary, Alberta
Live painting performance on stage beside live musical acts Samantha Fox, Grandmaster Flash, and Kardinal Offishall with artist Jason Gogo

2008     Juno Awards Universal Music Afterparty, The Chop House Calgary, Alberta
Live painting performance with artist Jason Gogo

2009      Sacred Art and Heavy Music, Art Life, Calgary, Alberta
Solo Show and live painting performance

2012    Gerry Thomas Gallary, Calgary, Alberta
Live painting performance and showing

2021     Cannabis Music & Art, Nest Studio Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta
Live art and Installation of my Collection

Residency:
2021    Nest Studio Inglewood. Calgary, Alberta
A 3-month residency with Installation open to public and studio practice

Published Work:
2010    The Manifestation Journal, Calgary, Alberta
Cover - Theophania Publishing

2006    Satori Movement, California, USA
Textile all-over print design for hoodies 

Murals & Commissions:
2008    Reverand Kill Band, Calgary, Alberta
Album Cover - War and Conflict

2011     Reverand Kill Band, Calgary, Alberta
Album Cover - The Mad Trapper

2010 - 2016    Private Commission, Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta
12 x 12 mural beside the famous community chalkboard, changed every season

2012     Salon Frequent, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Interior Mural, Reception, and main wall

Permanent Collections:
2003    The Collection of Mr. Richard Holstein, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Richard purchased 12 paintings I made while living in Port Vila for his hotel property.

Press:
Red Deer Advocate 2023

Volunteer Work:
Red Deer Arts Council - Board Member 2023\2024

Social:
Rarible:           @Urban Tribalism
Instagram:      @shadedcloud_arts & @shaded_cloud
Facebook:      @UrbanTribalism
X.com:            @UrbanTribalism
Website:         www.urbantribalism.org