LYS SANTAMARIA
Lys Santamaria is a self-taught visual artist based in Austin, Texas, whose work spans handcrafted beaded jewelry, sculptural pieces, and large-scale mosaic public art.
Originally born in Colombia and raised in Canada and the United States, Santamaria’s creative sensibility draws from her immigrant roots, her family’s resourceful approach to making, and a deep belief that art serves as a form of healing and connection.
Her signature medium involves the patient, meticulous placement of small beads or glass elements—whether in jewelry or mosaic installations—reflecting a commitment to craft, intention and the stories she wants to tell.
Recent Project: “Entre Agua y Estrellas” at Barton Springs Pool
One of her prominent recent public art commissions is titled Entre Agua y Estrellas (Between Water and Stars). The City of Austin selected her to create a permanent floor mosaic artwork for the bathhouse building adjacent to Barton Springs.
HALEY LEBEUF JEWELRY
Founder & Designer: Haley Lebeuf is a modern jeweler based in Austin, Texas. She holds a B.S. in Advertising from University of Texas at Austin and began her metalsmithing journey in 2007 via an extracurricular metals class at the local community college.
After gaining professional experience in the jewelry industry, she launched her eponymous brand in 2011. HALEY LEBEUF
Her design aesthetic blends clean, modern lines with thoughtful craft: mostly sterling silver and 14k gold-fill, with a focus on wearable everyday pieces that carry a little edge.
