Shen Shen 210

Bio

:ShenShen210:, also known as Jodi “Shen” Goldman-Hallford, is a pioneering visual artist whose work is shaped by a profound spiritual awakening that transformed both her life and her creative voice. As the first female graffiti artist on the West Coast, Shen has spent four decades pushing artistic boundaries — evolving from the streets into galleries, museums, and major international exhibitions. Today, her bold, emotionally charged portraits and mixed-media works explore themes of redemption, freedom, and inner restoration. Through aerosol, acrylic, and layered texture, she paints the unseen forces that shape the human story — capturing the beauty that rises from brokenness and the light that overcomes darkness. Her work has been exhibited internationally, earning her the “Best New Exhibitor” award at Red Dot Art Fair during Art Basel Miami. Shen has been commissioned by organizations and collectors including the Olympics, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and notable figures such as Clint Eastwood, Carroll Shelby, Daymond John, William H. Macy, and Tim Tebow. She is also known for her live painting performances at fundraising galas, where her work has helped raise significant support for survivors of human trafficking, veterans, and global missions. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and their two youngest of eight children, Shen continues to create and exhibit work that boldly proclaims hope, healing, and the transforming love of Jesus Christ — inviting viewers not just to see, but to encounter the truth of the Gospel through art.