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Elyse Snipes
Thelassophile. Forager. Metal Worker. Assemblage Artist.
My work is a compilation of my deep love for the beach, of treasure hunting with my children, and of unlikely things coming together to become something new. My art lives at the intersection of strength and delicacy, where industrial tools meet organic materials. Each sculpture reflects my deep connection to nature and belief in honoring the stories held in weathered, ocean-worn objects. Every shell was collected by hand by me or my family, either free diving in Catalina, San Clemente or Mexico or wandering our local shores. The metal was both hunted and gifted - in ravines in Julian, the side of the road, or shared with me from scraps of friend’s projects.
Guided by instinct, curiosity, and the continual pull of the coast, I create art that feels both ancient and alive—built by hand, shaped by flame, and rooted in the rhythms of the sea.
The making of Madre. Custom piece for my mom for her booth at the Sawdust Festival - Flamingo Jewelry.
Learn about our latest pieces.
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Steel, macramé cord, shells, coral, stones, sea urchin shells, sand dollars, steel pipe, steel wire, angle iron, hand torched chain, copper tubing, drift wood.
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I love creating pieces designed to fit your space and aesthetic. Let’s work together to dream something into being. Contact me to get started.
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Fall 2025 - San Juan Capistrano TBD
Have Questions?
hello@elysesnipes.com
San Clemente, California