Shirley Lu is a rhythmically measured visual artist, from her painting on the inside of an oyster shell alone, titled:  "Perpetual Motion", one begins to realize- Shirley must not stay still for long. Her ability to create realistic images seems to come as second nature as her subjects. Shirley Lu is Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art's Atrium Artists in Residence for the month of July. Observe her painting demonstration 10am-3pm the 16th, 23rd, & 30th Her work as well as three other local contemporary artists comprise of the featured exhibit in the Fleming Gallery, Summer 2022.