LORI JUSTICE SHOCKET

BIO

Lori's art journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from a lifetime of formal education and rich experiences in the world of design. At Art Center College of Design, she cultivated her talents in graphic design and advertising, setting the stage for a dynamic career as an art and creative director in several prominent industries. Her innovative work has earned her numerous design awards.

Lori's artistic endeavors extend far beyond her studio, driven by a profound curiosity and a commitment to storytelling. Her global travels to under-served communities have been a source of inspiration, allowing her to gather stories that she retells through her art—both literally and metaphorically. These experiences have deeply influenced her mixed-media and textile practice, which often includes collaborative art-making with marginalized communities. Her work has been showcased in numerous galleries and has found permanent homes in private collections as well as notable locations such as the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, CA, Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, CA, Dow Chemical, Collegeville, PA, Jewish Museum of Baltimore, MD to name a few.  She has exhibited widely throughout southern California, most recently taking first prize in the prestigious Beverly Hills Art Show for her latest body of work, abstract textile painting-collages which bring together the ancient crafts of weaving and quilting with the abstract aesthetics of modern artistic practice.  

Lori’s mixed-media and textile art practice is the heart of her creative journey, thriving in her Thousand Oaks studio where her exploration of abstract form and color evolves and inspires, reflecting her deep commitment to creativity and the rich, multifaceted narratives woven into her art. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Lori made history as the first female paramedic in the U.S. and later became a physician at the age of 56. She now volunteers alongside her husband as a physician, weaving her rich life experiences into the narratives of her art, reflecting her deep commitment to creativity and humanity.