Byzantine Stars at ShannonMiranda's Shop

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Each of us has a story: a paradoxical blending of brightness and shadow, comedy and tragedy, and the brushstrokes of each within our life. Shannon explores these stories in her work, creating each piece to capture the imperfect yet somehow transcendent characteristic of being human. Her pieces resonate with the spirit of life, bringing absolute joy to the wearer. Nothing is perfectly precise: the work is organic, hand-formed, ancient-looking.

Shannon grew up in the Rio Grande valley of New Mexico, amidst the confluence of three different cultures. Her creations come from a deep well of images from this past, as well as images and memories collected during her travels around the globe. Some of the symbols she uses are things that haunt her, such as the Milagros pinned on saints in hope of miracles, or the intricate, loopy curves of Gaudi’s architecture in Barcelona. The archway of an adobe door. The weathering of wood, and faces, from sun. Dancing, anywhere. Through her work, she reconnects each of us with our rich and varied histories, so that we better understand and appreciate the intricate web that ties us one to another. It is only by understanding our own human truth that we begin to see the real beauty in the world.

Shannon holds a Master of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Psychology and English, from New Mexico State University. She now lives in Vancouver, Washington, USA, with her husband and son. She is self-taught as an artist.

Most of her pieces are custom, one-of-a-kind or limited editions, and she works primarily in sterling, fine silver, and high-karat gold. She is available for custom work, including engagement and wedding rings, anniversary pieces, or any other special event you wish to honor.