Shan-Merry was born in Paris in 1938. In 1957, she was a student at the School of Fine Arts in Angers. Shan-Merry is a model-maker and designer of scarves for HERMES, with a special, “Profile” presented at the Museum of Horses in Chantilly. The year 1972 was the beginning of her painting career with her principal Parisian shows. Shan-Merry has participated in numerous international exhibitions including New York, Chicago and Osaka. Awards received for her paintings include the New York watercolor prize in 1974, Chevalier (Knight) of Arts-Sciences-Letters, Chevalier (Knight) of Cultural and Artistic Merit, Member of Italian Academy with gold medal, and “Signature” prize in 1979.

Exhibitions

1983

FIAC, Paris

1984

Art 84, Basle; ARCO, Madrid

1985

International Art Fair, Chicago; Miami International Art Fair

1986

ARCO, Madrid; Hull Print Biennale

1987

Sala 9, Barcelona; ICAF, London

1988

91 Art Expo, New York

1989

Art Expo, California