Piercing through metal with a plasma cutter nearly as fast as she can draw on paper, Cherie Haney first created the Shadow Charms in 1993. Cherie invents her designs from her home-studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she received her BFA from Eastern Michigan University and then studied under a local master-potter for five years.
Once her Shadow Charms designs are finalized, the shapes are retraced into a computer to be cut by a high-pressure stream of water, leaving a smooth burless surface and a clean, concise cut. After being cut, each piece is individually surfaced using a hand-held grinder with various discs to produce unique finishes. Then the pieces are laid out to be assembled into charms with glass beads and wire. The result is the forging of symbolic imagery, such as the sun, moon and stars, which have been with us since ancient times, juxtaposed with modern-day iconography such as hearts, coffee cups and hands.
Shadow Charms are meant to be hung around the home and garden, adding unique touches of warmth and contrast. Whether hanging from the porch or ceiling, in a window or on the wall, Shadow Charms can be used to add Fung Shui flow to any environment. When asked, Cherie says that she prefers to see her designs as ethereal, spiritual symbols that take the form of floating metal decorations.
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