Shiva Artistic Collections

Shiva is an eclectic art gallery unlike any gallery that I have seen. I’ve been to so many minimal and bland galleries, it was relief to go to a gallery that actually had some soul. The place is very vibrant — it had funky music bombin’ and all the artwork was beautiful and upbeat.
The gallery sells exquisite pieces of art and it had kitchy trinkets as well. I saw a large and gorgeous piece of fabric art the went for $ 4, 500 and I checked out the store’s cheeky selection of refrigerator magnets.
There is a studio behind the gallery where a sculptor and watercolorists work. The watercolors didn’t really stand out, but the sculptor, Cheryl Tall, makes large, fantastical pieces. Her sculptures kind of remind of the spooky clay figures from «Heavenly Creatures.»
This shop sells a variety of eclectic items. There isn’t really a common thread among the selection except that everything in the store is interesting.

Shiva’s stuff is beautiful. Everything is handmade, unique and kind of quirky (in a good way).
In back, there are a few artist studios. When I went in I had the pleasure of meeting sculptor Cheryl Tall. She does whimsical stuff that would be perfect for some eccentric rich person’s nursery. She does grown-​up work, too, it’s all very beautiful.