Shanna Hollis is a Bermudian graphic designer, muralist, arts educator, and the Chair of the Bermuda Arts Council. Guided by her motto, “rebuilding community through creation and creativity equals positivity,” her work is rooted in a deep commitment to cultural expression, education, community building, and visual storytelling. Hollis’s designs are widely recognized for their vibrant color palettes, bold patterns, and dynamic compositions.

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Her creative practice spans murals, branding, textiles, and interior design. She has created eye-catching murals on buildings both locally and internationally, designed stylish textile collections in collaboration with TABS, and transformed the décor of homes and businesses across Bermuda. As an arts educator, Hollis is passionate about nurturing creativity in others and empowering the next generation through visual arts and design. Her work celebrates island life, community, identity, and personal experience, drawing inspiration from her upbringing and surroundings. She was motivated to pursue a creative career by her brother, Nahshon Hollis, a professional oil painter.

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Hollis completed her studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2018. That same year, her work gained international recognition when Footwear News Magazine featured her fashion collection thesis, “21 Miles.” She has since designed branding and NFTs for Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti and won the Bermuda Society of Arts Graphic Design Showcase Award in 2018.

In 2021, Hollis participated in the Masterworks 441 Exhibition, debuting a new graphic illustration style. In 2022, she designed a commemorative mural honoring Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy and participated in the Forbes 30 Under 30 residency program in Bermuda. In 2023, she was invited to join the Bermuda Arts Council and was subsequently appointed Chair.

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In 2024, Hollis took part in Bermuda’s inaugural Bermuda Walls Mural Event and collaborated with the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s “Paint the Town Pink” initiative, which included an exhibition in New York City. She later created a historic mural in St. George’s that documents Bermuda’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrating the town’s cultural and historical significance. The mural was subsequently featured in Essence, Observer, and Black Enterprise magazines.

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In 2025, Hollis continued to expand her international impact. She participated in Bermuda Walls and the Wynwood Mural Fest in Miami, further solidifying her presence on the global mural scene. That year, she was awarded the Bermuda National Trust Cultural Heritage Certificate and received The Bermudian Magazine’s Product and Service Award for Graphic Design, recognizing her outstanding contributions to Bermuda’s creative, educational, and cultural landscape.