benji sheppard /// @banjofromnowhere

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    Conspiracy in the Colony
    how to disappear
    boxed-in
    i’m scared of you
    the man upstairs

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    Benji Sheppard, Design Academy Eindhoven 2026 graduate, multimedia designer and storyteller from St. Augustine, Florida, creates work influenced by experiences in the conservative South, religious deconstruction, and class division. He communicates complex experiences through various mediums, from steel to sound, adapting the approach to each project's unique demands.                
            
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    banjofromnowhere

    fromnowherestudio@gmail.com

    about me

    I’m Benji Sheppard, a multimedia designer and storyteller from St. Augustine, Florida, currently completing BA studies at Design Academy Eindhoven. My work is shaped by deep roots in the conservative American South, religious deconstruction, neurodivergence, class division, and the intricacies of human relationships. I draw upon these experiences—both painful and euphoric—to communicate complex emotions and ideas in a uniquely human and accessible way. The medium I choose is dictated by the topic and tone. Whether it's the sharp edge of steel, the splintered fragments of recycled materials, the lyricism of language and sound, or something entirely different, my diverse skillset allows for a fresh approach to any challenge.

    Education:

    Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, NL — Bachelors of Design
    August 2022 - 2026

    Sheppard Classical Academy of Liberal Arts, Ocala, FL, USA — High School
    Graduated May 2022

    Kantonsschule Baden, Baden, Switzerland -- High School Foreign Exchange
    August 2020 - August 2021

    Experience:

    Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, NL -- Student Council, Event Organizer
    August 2022 - Present

    Longterm member of student administration. Organized large-scale multi-day
    events such as Intro-week, end of year events, informational meetings and groups. Litigated student vs. administration issues. Experienced in inter-commitee communcation and budgetary managment.

    Exhibitions:

    the M(Art) vol. 2, Eindhoven, NL -- Selected for art market outreach at Residency for the People
    June 2024

    Young At Night, Eindhoven, NL --  Exhibition by De Fabriek Eindhoven, with 8 young artists selected to collaborate in exhibiting existing works
    March 2025