Dropping Gems & Pearls

About Salvage & Shine's "Please Drink Responsibly & Eco-Consciously" Art Exhibit

About Salvage & Shine's "Please Drink Responsib...

This interactive maker exhibit was created by Alessandra Payne dba Salvage & Shine to simulate addictive cravings while teaching makers how to metal stamp charms to add to drink and...

About Salvage & Shine's "Please Drink Responsib...

This interactive maker exhibit was created by Alessandra Payne dba Salvage & Shine to simulate addictive cravings while teaching makers how to metal stamp charms to add to drink and...

On the Limitations of Using Artificial Intelligence to Collaboratively Create Commemorative Black Art

On the Limitations of Using Artificial Intellig...

By Alessandra Payne and Shakeema Funchess I consider myself to be a trendsetter which is why I am always hesitant when certain technologies are force fed unto the public.  I,...

On the Limitations of Using Artificial Intellig...

By Alessandra Payne and Shakeema Funchess I consider myself to be a trendsetter which is why I am always hesitant when certain technologies are force fed unto the public.  I,...

Salvage & Shine Trash Couture Debut of The Empress' New Clothes

Salvage & Shine Trash Couture Debut of The Empr...

Alessandra Payne dba Salvage & Shine was inspired by the story The Emperor’s New Clothes to create this trash couture outfit.  The Emperor’s New Clothes is a story that analyzes...

Salvage & Shine Trash Couture Debut of The Empr...

Alessandra Payne dba Salvage & Shine was inspired by the story The Emperor’s New Clothes to create this trash couture outfit.  The Emperor’s New Clothes is a story that analyzes...

Salvage & Shine Donates Handmade Items to In Flight Inc.'s Cornhole For A Cause Raffle

Salvage & Shine Donates Handmade Items to In Fl...

Salvage & Shine proudly partners with In Flight Inc. to vend at their second "Cornhole For A Cause" event presented by MVP Healthcare.  If you have been following from the...

Salvage & Shine Donates Handmade Items to In Fl...

Salvage & Shine proudly partners with In Flight Inc. to vend at their second "Cornhole For A Cause" event presented by MVP Healthcare.  If you have been following from the...

Salvage & Shine Milestone: Submitted Artwork to Gallery for Exhibition

Salvage & Shine Milestone: Submitted Artwork to...

....I signed and sealed the canvas; then, I worked on submitting it.  The submission process was new and longer than expected.  I had to look up so many terms.  I...

Salvage & Shine Milestone: Submitted Artwork to...

....I signed and sealed the canvas; then, I worked on submitting it.  The submission process was new and longer than expected.  I had to look up so many terms.  I...

Salvage & Shine's 2023 JCC Art Fair and Exhibit Raffle Donation

Salvage & Shine's 2023 JCC Art Fair and Exhibit...

I am happy to announce that I will be returning to participate in the 2023 "JCC Art Fair and Exhibit" hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Schenectady (aka the...

Salvage & Shine's 2023 JCC Art Fair and Exhibit...

I am happy to announce that I will be returning to participate in the 2023 "JCC Art Fair and Exhibit" hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Schenectady (aka the...