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SHELLEY NOVOTNY

Artist • Designer • Stylist

Northwoods Wisconsin artist creating wearable art, symbolic objects and immersive worlds shaped by nature, story and transformation.  Works created to be worn, inhabited, encountered and remembered.

MYTH IN FORM. ART IN MOTION.

​ARTISTIC ALCHEMY
Wearable art, creative styling, photography, landscape and story.

 

BRIDAL + CEREMONY
One-of-a-kind bridal styling, adornment and ceremonial pieces.

 

COMMISSIONED
Wearable art, symbolic objects and creative worlds made in conversation.

 

FOREST + FIRE
Gatherings, workshops and creative experiences at my Northwoods homestead.​​

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STONE COLD PHOENIX

A short documentary by Nate Sheppard

A cinematic portrait of Shelley Novotny's wearable art, creative community and life in the Wisconsin Northwoods.  The film has been named an Official Selection of the 2026 Fresh Coast Film Festival.

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INTERESTED IN WATCHING THE FILM?

Private screening links are available by request.

Contact filmmaker Nate Sheppard using the link below to request access.

Stone Cold Phoenix documentary poster, a Nate Sheppard film featuring northern Wisconsin artist Shelley Novotny, Official Selection 2026 Fresh Coast Film Festival

THE WORK

A deeper look into the visual language behind the offerings.

SHOP THE WORK

Original art, wearable pieces, adornments and found treasures.

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IMAGE CREDITS

Photography | Amanda Anderson Studios
Wearable Art + Creative Styling | Shelley Novotny

Featuring | Emily King • Lila Bielefeldt 

Location | Wisconsin + Northwoods locations

Collaborations | Stone Cold Phoenix, Nate Sheppard

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