About SHIZAMO
“My creative journey has always been rooted in curiosity, play, and the pure joy of creating.”
Lorrie Jollimore
Lorrie worked as a professional graphic designer from 1995 to 2015. Since then her art has continued to evolve. This site features artwork outside of her commercial design portfolio. The art created for fun.
Lorrie Jollimore (Canadian, b, 1971) studied painting and illustration at Dawson College in Montreal in 1991. Her studies continued at Holland College in Charlottetown, graduating with an honours diploma in Graphic Design in 1995. She went on to work as the Art Director for fashion retail chain Henderson & Cudmore, and as a graphic designer at ad agency Imageworks PEI Inc. In 2000, Lorrie attended CGI College in Calgary to receive a Programmer Analyst Diploma. In 2001 Lorrie created her own web blog platform on Shizamo.com, that she maintained for 14 years as a blogger.
Returning to Prince Edward Island as Web Developer for Confederation Centre of the Arts acting as technical lead for various projects including their e-commerce website and various art gallery projects. In 2004 Lorrie spent 2 years teaching as an assistant instructor for the Graphic Design program and the Interactive Multimedia program at Holland College. While in Toronto from 2006-2007, Lorrie worked with Hip Digital Media Inc., Arc Worldwide, an interactive company of the worldwide ad agency Leo Burnett, as well as on various web projects for clients such as Mountain Dew, Gatorade X-Factor and Tourism Australia.
Returning to Prince Edward Island in 2008 and working as the Creative Director for ScreenScape Networks Inc. until 2015. Lorrie continues to create artwork in both digital and traditional mediums.
Arts Education
Graphic Design Diploma
Holland College
1993 – 1995
Creative Arts
Dawson College Foundational Year
1991-1992
Exhibitions
Group Exhibition
Arts Guild, Charlottetown, PEI
2013
Robots
Peake Street Studio, Charlottetown, PEI
2006
Out of Purgatory
Peake Street Studio, Charlottetown, PEI
2006
[ren]aissance
Solo Exhibition, Kier Gallery, Charlottetown, PEI
NOV 2003
Holland College Student Exhibition
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, PEI
MAY 1995
Artistic Projects & Awards
Artist Grants Workshop
This Town is Small’s Peake Street Collective Mentorship Initiative
2025
Juror Skills Canada
Graphic Design Competition
2006
Art Director
National Award Winning Membership drive Video for Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
2005
Peake Street Collective
Member
2005 to present
Interactive Multimedia Committee Member
Skills Development Holland College Interactive Multimedia Committee Member
2005
Technical Lead
Telling Stories: Narratives of Nationhood, a Canadian Culture Virtual Exhibition
2004
Art Director – Technical Lead
Virtual Tour of the Art Gallery at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
2003
Graphic Design Committee Member
Skills Development Holland College Graphic Design Committee Member
1995-2006
Awarded Graphic Design Scholarship
Graphic Communications Inc. Scholarship
1995
Awarded Art Education Bursary
PEI Council of the Arts
1994
Artist Statement
As a Canadian visual artist, my creative journey has always been rooted in curiosity, play, and the pure joy of creating. With a background in both fine art and design, I’ve developed a practice that flows seamlessly between traditional techniques such as acrylic painting, illustration and digital design.
Recently my process is deeply informed by movement, rhythm, and emotional resonance often contrasted by resistance. I’m fascinated by the parallels between art-making and the ever-shifting energy of the stock market—both driven by instinct, momentum, and the delicate tension between control and unpredictability and between energy and resistance. My work exists in that space of creativity, where spontaneity and emotion generate a visual rhythm.
Whether I’m building up digital layers or working through a physical painting, I’m driven by a desire to capture the vibrancy and motion of my subject matter. I’m also obsessed with pattern recognition—an influence drawn from everything from video games to market charts. My creative process seeks to pull moments of order from chaos, inviting the viewer to engage in that same act of discovery.
In addition to my artistic pursuits, I’ve also had the privilege of being an art educator, sharing my knowledge and passion with others. I’m dedicated to helping others unlock their own creative potential, and I find joy in watching their growth. My enthusiasm for art is something I love to pass on, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see others embrace their creativity.
Overall, I strive to create art that is not only visually striking but also stirs emotion. My commitment to my craft and to inspiring others through education makes me proud to be a part of the vibrant art community here on Prince Edward Island.
Work
