Zanny is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. Drawing inspiration from her Mexican, Kickapoo, and Irish heritage. Her process is inspired by old-world technique and honors the voices of the past. While preserving the historical elements of handweaving and goldsmithing, her work fuses a modern aesthetic with ancestral craft, crossing the boundaries of art, culture, and fashion.

Zanny was born in Austin, Texas and spent her childhood in the country, riding horses and living on a farm about two hours from the city. Early in life, she became curious about Native crafts such as braiding and beading; often practicing on horse manes and tails. She learned bead weaving at a young age; making gifts for family and friends. Eventually teaching herself to weave textiles and work in precious metals. Her art is an exploration of her ancestry and the knowledge of her forbears. When she isn’t weaving or hammering in her forge, she is spending time with her two teenage sons, reading Tolkien novels, and gardening.