ABOUT

Born in Paris in 1997, Shirley Thomas is a French-Mauritian artist whose practice revolves around analogue and experimental photography. Trained in the darkroom, she explores the relationships between matter, perception, and inner landscapes. Her work draws on research into human psychology and spiritual philosophies from Asia and South America, examining the elusive connections between our inner dynamics and the living world.

Rooted in a phenomenological approach to photography, her practice embraces sensory experience and the unpredictable. Each work becomes a translation of her inner sensations, an attempt to give form to what eludes words and conscious perception.

Alongside her artistic practice, she leads workshops in which the observation and contemplation of nature become tools for self-exploration, awareness, and connection.

EXHIBITION

2026 - “Voyage Inconscient” series, The Analog Chronicles, Salon Photo & Vidéo - Grande Halle de la Villette, 75019 Paris

2026 - “Mort Vivant” series, Centre Paris Anim’ Jean Verdier - 11 rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris

2026 - “Mort Vivant” series and special issues, The Analog Chronicles - Spring edition, 35 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris

2026 - “Mort Vivant” series, Festival Et1celle avec Cop1 Paris, Gaité Lyrique, 75003 Paris

2026 - “Cycles”, collective exhibition Love and Other Devotions, The Hoxton Lloyd, Amsterdam, curated by CLBHUIS & Pink Poodle Society

2026 - “Mort Vivant” series, duo exhibition with Bella Stern - La Villa4 with Le Cercle des artistes, Galerie Paul13, 75017 Paris, curated by Uncover

2025 - Artworks from the series '“Voyage Inconscient” - Dama Art Gallery, Porto, Portugal

2025 - “Voyage inconscient” series, duo exhibition with Gregory Gaydu - ArtShopping, Carrousel du Louvre, 75001 Paris

2025 - “Voyage inconscient” series, group exhibition with Marine Toux, Maria Antonino & Marion Rayet, Creative Fair Paris, Galerie 24Beaubourg, 75003 Paris

PUBLICATIONS

2026 - The Analog Dispatch - England
2026 - DXCode Mag - France
2026 - Ding magazine - Amsterdam
2026 - Trames Magazine - France
2025 - Fisheye web - France