Artist Sol Proaño, who describes herself first and foremost “as a migrant and daughter of migrants,” is inspired by movement, light, and the moments of stillness caught in the in-between. Through her work, Proaño evokes the landscapes she witnessed while hitchhiking through Chile as a teen. Her craft is both a literal and figurative manifestation of the desire to create objects that bring light into the world.
Proaño uses Egyptian-sourced crystals, brass wire, natural stones, and hand cast models in the making of the Prismas. Through a process of hardening and straightening brass wire, then shaping it with stakes, hammers, and pliers, Proaño arrives at a completely unique pattern for each and every Prisma. Currently based in Queens, NY, Proaño makes decorative and wearable suncatchers to help others find awe amidst the chaos of everyday life.