Schentell Nunn - Offerings

Schentell grew up in the hills of northern Vermont, running about her grandmother's huge rose garden. Her lifelong love with plants and the patterns they form began as a child, when she might be found weaving leaves and vines into wall hangings, creating elaborate flower crowns, and stealing roses from the neighbors' gardens. Love may lead youngsters to odd gardens, and Schentell's love of plants and making beautiful things led him to a work as a floral designer at a local grocery shop, and then to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design. Schentell worked in florals and interior design for a while before branching out into a new medium and learning how to work with metals. In 2014, she founded NÜN and began making jewelry inspired by natural forms. Metal, although satisfying, has never held the same attraction for her as plants and flowers have, and she was pleased to return to florals in 2016. Schentell aspires to be a beacon of hope by designing unique floral arrangements that bring love and joy into our homes and festivities. Flowers have occupied a special place in our lives since the dawn of time, and they are one of the oldest kinds of recognized beauty. Through her art, Schentell wishes to honor this history and raise awareness of the various ways in which our lives have been improved by our interactions with plants.