Wire Artist, Painter, Creative

As a wire artist, I am happy to participate in an artform that is older than most forms of art on the planet. Humans have sought to adorn ourselves for over 100,000 years, I love the fact that when I work, I share the same spirit as our ancestors who did the same. Jewelry should ALWAYS be personal, have meaning, it is one of our earliest forms of individuality, and everyone deserves it.

As a painter, I’m exploring.

I’m currently working on black canvas and creating new form for my thoughts.

                                                                                       -CyRhen Sohngs

Alton, IL based artist , activist, and model, CyRhen Sohngs has been honing their wire wrapping, curation, design, and coordination skills for the past several years in the Riverbend Area.

Her work is heavily inspired by her personal interests, lifestyle, lived experiences, and niche curiosities, sometimes painting skulls and teeth, and even includes them in her wire work.

Originally planning to move into journalism, they’ve translated most of those skills into their art and community work, as the current Gallery Coordinator for Jacoby Arts Center

“Warm Soda Magazine” Alumni 2019