Shalena White

Shalena White is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator who uses metalsmithing techniques incorporated with found, organic materials to create sculptural forms as adornments and architectural installations. In 2014, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her MFA in Metals from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2009, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA specializing in Metals/Jewelry from Texas State University.

In 2014, she was awarded People’s Choice by popular public vote for Austin City Hall's yearly competition at People's Gallery. Mountain Laurel Mandala II is now included in the city of Austin's permanent art collection. It is currently on display in the mayor's hallway at Austin City Hall. She was also awarded with the Austin Chronicle's 2011 Best of Austin Critic’s Pick Award for Best Stunning Adornments.

Recent exhibitions include Shalena White, solo exhibition, Texas State University, 2019; Repurposed at ICOSA, 2019; Craft Texas 2014, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft; Pool, MFA thesis exhibition, UT Austin Visual Arts Center; 10th Anniversary 2014 People’s Gallery Exhibition, Austin City Hall; Echoes of Form, three-person exhibition, UT Austin Visual Arts Center; Craft Texas 2012, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

Shalena is currently living in Austin and pursuing multiple artistic interests including community-based, public art projects, and teaching at B Golden Jewelry School.