Steel Girls are pioneers in a predominately male art form - the metal arts. This is a dedication to the outstanding female metal artists of our time. If you think you are Steel Girl material, let us know. You may just see yourself featured here. Send all Steel Girl inquiries to jon@steelgirl.com. We're always excited to add another artist.
Featured Steel Girl - Shelley Thomas
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Shelley Thomas works with metal, designing and making furniture, mirrors, curtain poles and other objects. She also produces architectural work for private individuals and businesses and has been involved in local community projects creating unique public art. Shelley works with her assistant, John Loadman. |
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the Watermans Park Archway (for the London Borough of Hounslow),
playground creatures for Orleans Infants School, Twickenham, creatures for
the Millennium Garden of the St John the Baptist church, Hampton Wick and
the Feltham Green Angel (for the London Borough of Hounslow), a
collaboration with Richard Albanese (structure) and Maire
Gartland (stained glass).
Email Shelley or visit The Shelley Thomas Website. |
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Click on a name to view each Steel Girl's biography.
| Lisa Nigro - Created a huge fire breathing dragon for the Burning Man Festival. She's one hardcore female if we've ever seen one. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Spider - Works with small hoops to build beautiful and original chain mail creations with a variety of metals. From candleholders to chokers and gloves, she's got a huge selection in her online store. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Ratka - One of the original founders of The Crucible, a sculpture school in Berkeley, California. Her specialties include welded, torch cut, assemblage of found metals, painted, and life inspired metal sculptures predominantly designed for gardens. She enjoys the juxtaposition of nature and sculpture. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Carolyn Wirth - Has been a sculptor for 20 years, working in metals, cloth, ceramic, and mixed media. She studied at Smith College and at NYU, where she received a masters in sculpture, studying with Jack Risley, Beverly Semmes, and Cody Choi. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Vain Jayne - A different kind of artist, Jayne is a professional body piercer. She's also our first rock star Steel Girl. She does vocals and lead guitar for a hardcore punk rock band as well. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Leanashe - Designs unique jewelry and fashion creations using stainless steel jump rings, some as small as only 3mm in diameter. WEBSITE EMAIL |
| Janet Goldner - Uses a welding torch as a drawing instrument to create elegant and powerful works of art. WEBSITE EMAIL |
This is a free service. If you'd like to become a Steel Girl (even if you don't have a website) or if you know of someone who might, please let us know. Send inquiries to jon@steelgirl.com.
