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SHALENA WHITE STUDIOS
A Humble Alchemy of Art
For Individuals Who Have the Courage to Stand Apart
Shalena White Studios is a small, woman-owned and operated art business based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in contemporary metal and gemstone studio art jewelry, sacred geometry mandala wall installations, and intergalactic watercolors by interdisciplinary artist, jewelry designer, master silversmith, and expert stone setter, Shalena White.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Contemporary Studio Art Jewelry for Creative Individuals
If you’re looking for handcrafted wearable art with impeccable craftsmanship that is designed to elevate your life with more joy, beauty, and magic, then you’re in the right place!
This vibrantly colored four strand bracelet is a beautiful piece that is comfortable to wear. It uses a classic color combination that conjures images of royalty with strikingly bright blue gems combined with golden accents.
Four strands of luxurious Lapis Lazuli are paired with Burmese brass findings. Strung on 49 strand nylon-coated stainless steel for longevity. Most of the gems and metal findings used to make the Blue Babe Bracelet are from Burma and were collected on my adventures in Thailand. Bracelet is 7 3/4“ in length.
Presenting lighter adornment for the distinguished pyromaniac. Keep your fire in this sexy handmade lighter case and enhance your everyday life. An ordinary lighter that is elevated with a beautiful, handcrafted adornment makes it more extraordinary. Carry this and be the envy of your friends. Nah, for real though. Everyone will know it's yours and try really hard not to steal it from you! Fits on standard size lighters. Lighter is included with purchase!
About the process:
Repurposed materials left their mark during the process of constructing this handcrafted red brass lighter case. After eating some vine-ripened tomatoes from my local grocery store, I saved the mesh bag they came in. Instead of just tossing it into the landfill, I asked myself how I can make use of this material once more? This remnant of consumer culture had another use. I imprinted the mesh bag into the red brass sheet metal with a rolling mill. After annealing (relaxing the metal with fire), it is formed and carefully soldered along the seam. A base is soldered to the bottom, keeping the lighter secured in place. The piece is then sanded to take out any scratches and remove excess solder. Next, the patina is applied and then selectively removed from the surface in a way that accentuates the textural contrast. Finally, the piece is cleaned and coated with a spray sealant. It all started with a produce bag, a piece of red brass sheet metal and the desire to adorn objects.
What’s better than one gemstone? How about having two vibrant gemstones that were meant for each other unite on your new favorite statement ring? A delightful pairing of incredible amethyst + multicolored rainbow fluorite encased in sterling silver. Ring size 8.5.
Would you like something similar made just for you? Email us at shalena@shalenawhite.com to inquire about custom orders.
Elevate Your Life with Intricate Adornments Handcrafted by Artist, Shalena White
Time-Lapse Video of Sophora Secundiflora Mandala
Community-Based Public Art Installation Using 10,000 Hand-Collected Seeds
Sophora Secundiflora Mandala
Approximately 10,000 hand-collected Texas mountain laurel seeds, 18k gold leaf + sewing pins
120” x 120” x .5”
2019
Time-Lapse Film by Eric Acuna
@ Texas State Galleries
Sophora Secundiflora Mandala
Every year, Texas State Galleries celebrates distinguished alumni of the School of Art + Design with an exhibition of selected works. This year, the Galleries presents a solo-exhibition of large-scale wall installations by alumna Shalena White. White’s Seed + Rock Mandalas reconsider conventional notions of preciousness by embracing the potential of raw materials, materials so removed in today’s technology-obsessed culture. In so doing, her works inspire a reverence for the sacred nature of seemingly mundane substances, and the information they reveal about cultural histories + the materials’ physical origins.
Custom Art Installations
Are you envisioning a contemporary wall art installation in your home, office, or commercial space?
I will create a bespoke wall piece to your specifications that enhances and elevates your sanctuary into an extraordinary, healing space that honors the natural world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Shalena White is an award-winning contemporary artist and metalsmith maven who creates studio art jewelry, sacred geometry wall art installations, and abstract galaxy watercolor paintings.
