Shantell Martin was born in London and today lives and works in Los Angeles. A public speaker, philosopher, cultural facilitator, curator, choreographer, songwriter and performer, Martin produces live illustrations, frequently at scale and often as part of live collaborations, exploring themes such as intersectionality, identity, and play. Martin has had solo shows at the Denver Art Museum, The New Britain Museum of American Art and produced commissions for the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the New York City Ballet, as well as working with a number of high-profile musicians and designers.