First, I am still very much enjoying making physical artwork. The entrance of AI is definitely a compelling presence that I’ve used as a rendering tool lately. For an oil painting that I’m doing, which is a new challenge for me, the AI program helped to determine the layout for the subject matter. The renderingsContinue reading “Artist’s Log: Epic Visions With AI”
Category Archives: Creativity
New Mixed Media + New Music: “Spirit” Glass + LEDs & “A Human’s World”
Large mixed media on heavy upcycled glass with paint, multicolor multimodal LEDs that are also sound sensitive. See gallery below for prayer text. Inspired by the unity of spirituality & science. See previous posts on this main page for further detail and Art Shops page for purchase.
Mixed Media In Process: “Spirit” Upcycled Glass w/ LEDs
“Spirit” is a large up-cycled glass piece that’s in process now. It features the text of a prayer, the fingerprint and central S, and of course the multicolor LEDs, so far. This is the modified prayer text based on the candle: Come Holy Spirit and reveal to my soul, body and mind the mysteries ofContinue reading “Mixed Media In Process: “Spirit” Upcycled Glass w/ LEDs”
Drip: Studio Shangri-La Featured Mixed Media
“Drip” is the latest 5 ft x 3 ft mixed media by Studio Shangri-La and is now on display at Bogosplit, Copley Place in Boston’s Back Bay. This painting is inspired by basketball and international fashion, and is about the facets of self expression, the art of life and cycles rebirth within life, and theContinue reading “Drip: Studio Shangri-La Featured Mixed Media”
Studio Shangri-La Art Of The Day: Flower Fusion Reactor Core
The latest in a brightly colored series is “Flower Fusion Reactor Core” inspired by the power & energy of nature, as well as the new frontiers in technology, often best informed and influenced by earth sciences. Really, it all seems like earth or cosmic sciences split into subcategories! Anyway, this exuberant piece is made ofContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Art Of The Day: Flower Fusion Reactor Core”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Space + Technology — Advanced Propulsion For Interstellar Travel
Interested guests please reach out through the Contact page. Seeking those enthusiastic about their field, or area of expertise or interest. _______ Arts & Sciences • Tech • Philosophy • Society & Culture
Interview On Powered Magazine: Sarah Ikerd — Unleashing Creativity as Owner of Studio Shangri-La
Check out the interview here. Powered is a magazine “designed for individuals who are passionate about self-development, entrepreneurship, and business, and who are looking for practical advice and strategies to help them reach their full potential.” Powered: “Unleash your creativity with Sarah Ikerd, the owner of Studio Shangri-La, as she shares her inspiring journey inContinue reading “Interview On Powered Magazine: Sarah Ikerd — Unleashing Creativity as Owner of Studio Shangri-La”
Fabricate::Recreate — Mixed Media In The Studio
My latest mixed media in progress is titled “Fabricate::Recreate.” It’s a large 6’x3’x2” double repurposed, terraced canvas. The work is about the enjoyment and open-endedness of creation, how one thing or material can become another and keep on morphing. And everything has an underlying and even overlying fabric. The title also refers to the re-cyclicalContinue reading “Fabricate::Recreate — Mixed Media In The Studio”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy & Culture — Self Image, Learning & Creativity
Keep The Colors Popping With The Beachwalk 777 Collection 🌺
This Miami / South Beach collection continues on & will soon have its own section on the Portfolio page. As of now Beachwalk 777 is in the New in December section. For commissions please Contact.
In The Studio: The Process Of Mixed Media “Alchemy Sun”
“Alchemy Sun” has been a delight to work on and has inspired a patient, methodical mindset. Fitting with the title, the next stage of work on it will see it become more refined and bold. It’s already come a long way from the initial computer graphic inspiration to the canvas. Sometimes bringing a concept toContinue reading “In The Studio: The Process Of Mixed Media “Alchemy Sun””
AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 Issue 𑁍
AMAZING is a modern publication by Studio Shangri-La that combines art gallery, science journal, philosophy periodical, and literary magazine all into one fanciful exhibit. The Fall 2022 edition includes memes from Utopian Messages, science articles, science fiction, quotations, much art, poetry and even food. Print copies of AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 are available now. Here’sContinue reading “AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 Issue 𑁍”
The Magenta Cube: My Experience With VR
Around the time I started back in on reading GEB: an eternal golden braid by Douglas Hofstadter I experienced a very vivid sculptural dream image. And it’s not unusual for me to have unusual dreams because I actively engage my creativity in waking hours. The sculptural scenario that I saw in the dream was ofContinue reading “The Magenta Cube: My Experience With VR”
Studio Shangri-La Publications Launch of AMAZING Mag 🚀 Seeking Content Contributions!
Hello, this is Sarah, the founder and director of Studio Shangri-La. I’ve been inspired by recent collaborations to launch a digital and print magazine called AMAZING. Not surprisingly, the focus will be on amazingness — news, information and arts that inspire. Would you like to contribute? Please contact on the About page. The magazine willContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Publications Launch of AMAZING Mag 🚀 Seeking Content Contributions!”
Tech + Art: Paintings By AI
This above post video features AI generated art that’s amazingly unique. From my limited experience with “artificial intelligence,” I’m blown away how beautiful these new mind-expanding perspectives are. I think to approach the possibility of sentient technology being threatened — that’s been a human limitation. In a way humans are also artificial intelligence, and fundamentallyContinue reading “Tech + Art: Paintings By AI”
The Latest From Studio Shangri-La Artwork & OCTAVES Music Label
Orchidea is one of many new Studio Shangri-La works that have become available recently on the turning art portfolio. There are new pieces in several different collections, most notably Nature Noir. Out now on OCTAVES Music is the full album released 5/13 SΣLF-ΣNΣRGY by Artemis Amenti. And upcoming the label sees releases on 6/10 andContinue reading “The Latest From Studio Shangri-La Artwork & OCTAVES Music Label”
Tech + Evolution: Exploring Network Intelligence
It’s not unreasonable to say that networks that continue to grow increase in intelligence — that’s more or less how we got here. What began as elemental cosmic forces brewed up a concoction of microorganisms that then banded together to create larger and increasingly more complex organisms that branch off and do different things, andContinue reading “Tech + Evolution: Exploring Network Intelligence”
Eco + Finance: Photosynthetic Money — Hard Currency Meets Carbon Removal
There’s so much money in carbon removal these days that even money itself could get in the game by becoming part of the new wave of green materials science. After all, there’s still plenty of physical currency. And The US Department of Energy has invested a lot into artificial photosynthesis R&D: https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-announces-100-million-artificial-photosynthesis-research That’s right —Continue reading “Eco + Finance: Photosynthetic Money — Hard Currency Meets Carbon Removal”
Sound + Genetics: Activating & Limiting Genetic Expression Using The Harmonic Series
Bodies are affected on multiple levels by the forces of nature, and one of those forces is sound. Sound waves are considered mechanical because they require a medium like air or water through which to travel. Sounds results from vibration in matter. When you speak, that’s moving air through the vocal cords. The decision toContinue reading “Sound + Genetics: Activating & Limiting Genetic Expression Using The Harmonic Series”
Using Augmented Reality For Medical Testing
The next humane frontier for medical and scientific testing is Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality. As AR becomes more realistic thanks to companies like Meta (Oculus) and Microsoft (HoloLens), this will indeed become viable. That means advanced simulations and no further need for live subjects. Not only would the tech be cruelty-free, it would alsoContinue reading “Using Augmented Reality For Medical Testing”
Longevity⁺ Corner: What Is An NRF2 & What Foods Does It Like?
NRF2 stands for Nuclear factor-erythroid factor 2-related factor 2 —say that 10 times fast — and is a “DNA transcription factor” protein that regulates and enhances how genes are expressed by binding to it. It’s a complex other world inside the human body, yet perhaps we can understand better by comparing with the outer worldContinue reading “Longevity⁺ Corner: What Is An NRF2 & What Foods Does It Like?”