About…
Savannah
Savannah Stanton is a Pacific NW artist specializing in wood-based creations. Born & raised in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Savannah is the sole owner & creative behind Savannah Stanton, LLC.
Nine months out of the year she works as a Career Technical Educator for a local Oregon HS, and is referred to as Ms. Stanton, Coach, or simply Stanton. When she isn’t covered in wood shavings, Savannah can be found suspended from an aerial apparatus, working on her poetry book, or traveling the world.
Always interested in learning & furthering her discipline, Savannah is currently pursuing a Master’s in Wood Science & Engineering from Oregon State University. Her research is directly related to her work as a wood artist, with a special emphasis on the science behind woodturning tools.
She currently resides in western Oregon with her feline friend Freyja overseeing daily business operations.
Oculus, 2021 | quilted Bigleaf maple & Chlorociboria spp. fungal pigment
The Art
A fusion of science & artistic vision —
The pieces she designs reflect on the human experience or socio-environmental interactions. Her mission is to create thought-provoking installations that initiate conversation & inspire change. In her work, it is incredibly important prioritize the health & vitality of the forests and ecosystems that make her profession possible.
Savannah is dedicated to minimizing her environmental impacts, educating the public & her clients on diverse topics related to forestry & the wood products industry, & being an advocate for intersectional, climate-aware policies.
The majority of works created are comprised of locally available species to the PNW, with few exceptions. A fair amount of bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), black walnut (Juglans nigra), Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana), among others. Residing in the Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) capital of the world, engineered wood products also show up in some bodies of work.
If you are interested in learning more about Savannah’s art, her process, sustainable practices, or where her next exhibit is, check out the resources page & portfolio!
Fun Facts
To keep it interesting…
Savannah is an avid runner & coaches high school track & field.
She has found a love for aerial arts — from Lyra & Trapeze to Straps & Silks, she is enamored with it all. She is also teaching herself to ride a unicycle.
Savannah doesn’t own a hairbrush. #CurlyHairClub
She is open water scuba certified & has been to the Great Barrier Reef twice!
She is most at home when not at home. Having traveled to 18 countries across 5 continents thus far, there is no adventure too bold!
The ‘Gram
