A unique artform...
Ali Launer combines luxurious precious, semiprecious stones, handmade Bali Sterling silver and glass seed beads on the skulls of noble animals to create an impressive, signature style of art. The animal form, often with large, gorgeous horns, serves as the frame housing the intricate details of her designs. Each animal offers unique opportunities and possibilities, which Ms. Launer interprets as angular and symmetrical, or abstracted, simulating movement in the geometric composition.

Taking anywhere from 15 to 80 hours to create, Ms. Launer links the elements of nature and design to create elaborate designs. Most of the animals she represents are emblematic of the region, such as the bison, bull, and ram. She also uses rare African impala, oryx and kudu because of their distinct shape and beautiful elegance.

Created by a gifted artist
A skilled artisan, Ms. Launer has received major national coverage for her fashion and design work. Her skulls have been exhibited throughout the Southwest, as well as in New York, Dallas, Orlando and Colorado.

Ali was the featured artist in Albuquerque, The Magazine, April, 2008 issue. Also in 2008, she had a showing at the Harwood Museum located in Taos, New Mexico, through the National Museum for Women in the Arts, as well as becoming a proud member of the Corrales Society of Artists.