For the growing Shangri-La Green family of products the following values are important: Transparency, Quality, Sustainability & Artistry. While these are small batch products made in the studio, and not a factory, all ingredients are completely and accurately labeled. I research the most nourishing and effective recipes. It’s important to me for these products toContinue reading “The Shangri-La Green Product Ethos”
Category Archives: ethics
Industry, Medicine & Philosophy: Systemic Reforms That Transcend Cancer
Healing Sky Panel – Studio Shangri-La At first glance, issues such as cancer may appear to stem from countless complex factors. But in truth, many cases trace back to a few root causes and thus, actionable solutions. Reforming industry to eliminate known carcinogens is not optional, it’s essential. From the toxicity of fossil fuel exhaustContinue reading “Industry, Medicine & Philosophy: Systemic Reforms That Transcend Cancer”
Design For A Battery Farm: Biomineral Synthesis & Refinement Of Lithium, Sodium & Magnesium In A Zoned Clay Matrix
Design For A Battery Farm: Biomineral Synthesis & Refinement Of Lithium, Sodium & Magnesium In A Zoned Clay Matrix By Sarah Ikerd, Studio Shangri-La Multimedia, July 2025 Sarah.ikerd@studio-shangri-la.com http://www.studio-shangri-la.com; https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-Ikerd Figure 1: Basic Layout of the Zoned Clay Matrix Abstract In an era of escalating demand for critical minerals, this paper proposes a significant paradigmContinue reading “Design For A Battery Farm: Biomineral Synthesis & Refinement Of Lithium, Sodium & Magnesium In A Zoned Clay Matrix”
Studio Multimedia Update: Multimodal Resonance Therapy, Entrainment, Modulo Art & More
There much to update at this point in early October with OCTAVES music releases, Studio Shangri-La artwork, and publications. Let’s begin with the new sound therapy / medicinal music on Octaves, based on known healing frequencies, with much more to explore in that area. Both “The Lyre Of Light,” with its 7 healing frequencies andContinue reading “Studio Multimedia Update: Multimodal Resonance Therapy, Entrainment, Modulo Art & More”
Studio Shangri-La Design + Lab: Bold Projects, Cures & Legacy Value
It comes to this — who will bravely build the cures for the greater value of benefit to society and legacy. On more than one occasion I’ve heard representatives from large institutions say they’re afraid of cures or solutions. From a business or competitive standpoint then, losing profit, running out of challenges or ideas toContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Design + Lab: Bold Projects, Cures & Legacy Value”
Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Part 1
The most recent testing of the trash can of the future’s photocatalytic process featured monitoring emissions, which is of course important for safety in the immediate environment, and in the bigger picture. Safety and ease of use at home are very important design constraints. The process in the container cannot be hazardous, or “off-gassing” noxiousContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Part 1”
Art, AI & Ethics: The Making Of “All Souls”
“All Souls” is my first earnest oil painting, and a 4’x3’ at that. It’s in a realistic style, although the scene is surreal: As you can see from the Wombo Dream.AI demo, the subject is a white mouse, unfortunately often bred as a test subject. Its innocence here is highlighted by the rainbow bridge inContinue reading “Art, AI & Ethics: The Making Of “All Souls””
Environment, Industry & Public Health: Four Categorical Solutions For Positive Planetary Transformation
Environment, industry and public health are inextricably linked. Environment is of course our home planet Earth, the space in which we live and operate. And its health and condition affect our own wellbeing. The manner in which industry is conducted and the materials used directly affect environment. Thus, our behavior and choices directly affect environment.Continue reading “Environment, Industry & Public Health: Four Categorical Solutions For Positive Planetary Transformation”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Culture + Evolution — Uprooting Misogyny & Bullying For A Richer, More Enlightened Society
Stick with this one until the end — there’s a lot of important points for all humans.