We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Shamsy Roomiani. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Shamsy below.
Hi Shamsy, thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
Working as a freelance artist, every project has completely different factors and challenges. Some projects might include using materials or constructing something I haven’t necessarily made before, but taking a risk and accepting the challenge of learning something new is always worth it. A lesson is always learned and pocketed for use down the road.
Shamsy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Shamsy is a native Texas visual artist who relishes her time spent outdoors amongst the natural world.
She received a BFA degree in Printmaking and a BA in Marketing from The University of North Texas. Known for her
etheral botanical and nature inspired work in installation art, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and drawing, she
has been deemed Dallas’ “mystical plant artist” by PaperCity Magazine and her latest exhibition was described as
“One of the best solo shows in 2019” by D Magazine. Shamsy conducts workshopsin DFW and hosts print and plant
related events for partners such as the Nasher Sculpture Center, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s,Mockingbird Station, and
NorthPark Center. Her clients include Virgin Hotels, The Dallas Mavericks,The Joule Hotel, and West Elm. She has
been featured in The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, The Dallas Observer, PaperCity, Patron Magazine,
1530 Main, and theThe North Texan. She was awarded Best Jeweler in Dallas by the Dallas Observer in 2019 for
her sculptural jewelry line including her signature shamstone crystal sculptures. She has exhibited internationally
and locally in Dallas, including solo exhibitions at WAAS Gallery, Eastfield College, The Safe Room Gallery at the
Texas Theatre, Atama, Circuit 12 Contemporary, and Sweet Tooth Hotel. Shamsy’s fine art and handmade goods are sold locally and online at Shamsy.co.
Nature is my greatest inspiration and I am drawn to the often overlooked and particularly unusual textures in my surroundings. Utilizing natural and unnatural elements, I collect, arrange, and reinvent an ethereal environment highlighting the infinite spectrum of nature.
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
To best support artists, society can simply show support by liking and sharing artists’ work. Collecting pieces of work or commissioning pieces from artists can be affordable, it never hurts to inquire.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
No matter the client, stay true to your aesthetics and style. Even though my work ranges from project to project, it still carries my overall aesthetic and style.
Contact Info:
- Website: Shamsy.co
- Instagram: @shamsy
Image Credits
All photos courtesy of the artist