Currently living in France, René Shoemaker received a B.F.A. from the University ofGeorgia (UGA), building an art career of painting with dyes to create flowing, colorfulwork on radiant silk glowing with light. After retiring from her profession as a universitylibrarian at UGA, René continued refining her art, and sharing her techniques whilediscovering new ways to express the world we collectively share.

Exhibiting in solo and group shows internationally, Shoemaker delights in exploring ourreality through color and line. Her solo exhibitions include museums in Georgia andMississippi, where her work is held in permanent collections.