Anne Shackelford's Eco-Conscious Art Blends Fire, Wood, and Ritual
Anne Shackelford, an interdisciplinary artist from Austin, crafts detailed artworks utilizing recycled and natural resources, mainly wood that is reclaimed or sourced locally. Her artistic approach incorporates techniques such as pyrography (wood burning), pigment layering, and the integration of stones or natural materials, all finished with a resin seal. Emphasizing a collaborative relationship with her materials, Shackelford draws inspiration from her yoga and somatic practice, leading to a meditative and ritualistic studio experience. Her works, including "Where the Pattern Flows" (pyrography, color, metal leaf, 25" x 14") and "Metamorphosis" (mesquite, pyrography, 26" x 30"), delve into geometry and pattern, celebrating nature's order. She showcases her art in Austin, aiming to evoke feelings of coherence and joy within spaces and invites followers on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Key facts
- Anne Shackelford is an interdisciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas.
- She uses recycled and natural materials, primarily reclaimed or locally sourced wood.
- Techniques include pyrography, layering pigment, embedding stone, and sealing with resin.
- Her background in yoga and somatic practice influences her meditative studio process.
- Notable works: 'Where the Pattern Flows' (25" x 14"), 'Metamorphosis' (26" x 30"), 'Ryan’s Cookies' (36" x 24"), 'Twilight' (32" x 24"), 'The Collective Current' (50" x 22"), 'All Singing, All Dancing' (47" x 29"), 'Emberwing' (33" x 28"), 'Naga' (36" x 22").
- She exhibits in Austin and seeks to create art that feels grounded and alive.
- Her goal is to transmit coherence, steadiness, and joy into environments.
- She maintains a presence on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Entities
Artists
- Anne Shackelford
Locations
- Austin
- Texas