TonalliMade

My art practice has been the vital pulse of my life for over a decade. Whether I am handcrafting jewelry collections or Cyanotype works of art my work is a form of expression and therapy for me.

My Jewelry collections connect my inspirations and culture to the natural world on the bases of the rare materials I use. I have been fascinated with stones since I was a child. Once I picked up my first torch, I was hooked by the alchemical process of transformation. By creating something out of nothing, using fire, metal, and natural treasures from the earth, I found myself transforming as well. My jewelry is influenced by the divine forces of nature. I draw inspiration from the fluidity of the ocean, the brutal beauty of the desert, the vibrancy of the forest, and our inner strength and resilience. My hope is that when you wear a piece of my jewelry, you feel a little more connected to your inner primal self, and to the earth around you.

My Cyanotype works are photographs from my adventures in nature. Exploring the trails in national parks and finding parts of myself along the way. Cyanotype is a non toxic photographic process using chemistry and sunlight that dates back to the 1840s created by botanist to document their new discoveries. I strive to continue that legacy with my own images and botanical prints.

When I am not in my studio, I enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. I strive to always help my community where I can and always stand up for my humanitarian beliefs. I received my BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle Washington majoring in Photography and minoring in environmental sciences.

Combine&Create Studio
15 N Pauahi Street
Honolulu Hawaii

​To schedule an appointment : combineandcreate [!at] gmail.com