Painting of a ballerina in a blue tutu surrounded by flying swans with a gold background

Modernizing Renaissance techniques such as water gilding, pastiglia, and sgraffito—Shirley Yang Crutchfield revisits the past with contemporary icons.

Empowering other voices, these meticulous and demanding artistic processes are an extension of Shirley Yang Crutchfield’s journey to reveal the inner strength of women.

Close-up of a decorative surface featuring a gold background with embossed zodiac symbols and numerous 3D gold and silver star-shaped embellishments and dots scattered across the surface.

“Each stroke is a testament to the hard work it takes to become the best of the best, a celebration of the powerful narratives that shape the extraordinary.” - Shirley Yang Crutchfield