BEHIND THE ARISTS

My name is Zila, like “Godzilla”, because God has got Zila. I have always loved art and so I got my BFA in drawing at UCF. About 10 years ago my Mom brought me a necklace and said “I got you this because I know you can make it better” and so I did.  Then I could not stop. I love silversmithing. I love getting my hands dirty while creating new things. Many times I find myself working on two or three pieces at a time. There is nothing like being in the moment where it’s just me, my work and everything else takes a back seat. I am a mother, a wife, and an artist and I feel closer to God when I create.

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I love imitating God’s creative nature though jewelry sketching, lapidary work, and silversmithing. I believe it pleases God when we use our God-given creativity and that we all have this creativity built in us whether it is through drawing, storytelling, planting, cooking etc...we all have it. I used the name "Hosanna" as a shout of adoration to Jesus, who is the most important person in my life. The Hosanna Gallery is a place where I use my God-given creativity to design and create sterling silver statement pieces that make women feel beautiful and adored by God.

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“...You are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.” Isaiah 43:4

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1a

“…The beloved of the LORD dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.”

-Deuteronomy 33:12