Shannon Purser Completes New Artistic Piece Inspired By ‘It All Comes Back To Me’
The 'Stranger Things' star shares her latest creative work with a nod to her musical muse.
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Shannon Purser, best known for her breakout role as Barb in Netflix’s hit series ‘Stranger Things,’ has revealed her latest artistic endeavor on Instagram. The Emmy-nominated actress shared a completed piece with her followers, captioning it with “(it all comes back to me)” and noting that she “finally finished this piece,” while expressing love for musical artist Ethel Cain (@mothercain), whom she tagged in the post.
The image shows what appears to be an artistic piece featuring handwritten text or lyrics, potentially inspired by Ethel Cain’s music. The reference to “it all comes back to me” suggests a thematic connection to memory, reflection, or possibly nostalgia in the completed work.
A Multi-talented Performer
While Purser initially captured audiences’ attention with her acting, this post highlights her artistic range extends beyond the screen. The 27-year-old actress has been increasingly showcasing various creative outlets on her social media platforms, including writing, music, and visual arts.
Purser’s creative expression isn’t limited to visual art. Earlier this year, she released her own music, including a song titled “Bog Man” which she announced in July. In the announcement post, she shared: “with the help of some amazing friends, I am thrilled to announce that my new song Bog Man will be available on 7/26.” The song was inspired by a meme sent by a friend, demonstrating Purser’s ability to find creative inspiration in unexpected places.
Artistic Exploration Beyond Acting
In another recent post, Purser shared a poetic piece she had written “a couple years ago when I was feeling extremely disassociated- less like a human being and more like an abandoned church.” She mentioned plans to eventually transform the writing into a song, revealing her ongoing interest in musical expression.
This artistic versatility aligns with her recent professional expansion into theater. Earlier this year, Purser made her professional theater debut in “La Cage Aux Folles” at The Pasadena Playhouse. In a heartfelt Instagram post following the production’s conclusion, she wrote: “I’m so grateful that my first foray into professional theatre was so full of love, joy, and acceptance… I love theatre!! I want to do more! Hello world, I want to do more theatre!!!”
From Barb To Broader Horizons
According to her Wikipedia page, Shannon Purser rose to prominence with her role as Barbara “Barb” Holland in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” (2016), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has since appeared in films like “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” (2018) and television shows including “Riverdale” and “Rise.”
Her recent posts also reflect a playful side to her personality. In one post featuring medieval-themed photos, she quoted a famous line from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”: “your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries #huzzah.”
Embracing Authenticity
Purser’s willingness to share her creative process with followers provides insight into her artistic development outside the constraints of Hollywood roles. The completion of this latest piece, with its apparent connection to Ethel Cain, demonstrates her continued exploration of different artistic mediums.
In her post about concluding her theater run, Purser reflected on the importance of authenticity, quoting a line from “La Cage Aux Folles”: “Life’s not worth a damn till you can say ‘Hey world, I am what I am.'” She added, “And I’m freer to do that now than ever before. Grateful.”
As Shannon Purser continues to expand her creative portfolio beyond acting into visual art and music, fans can likely expect more diverse projects from the versatile performer in the future.
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