Pyre’s Artist Statement
I have always been a doodler and my notebooks and journals are filled with swirls and squiggles, loops and dashes, and the general meandering of an idle mind. For me henna started as an outgrowth of my habit of writing on my feet; leaving little poems or symbols that were meant to help me manifest the archetypes my higher-self was reaching toward. From these simple spells for self improvement I began to experiment and eventually fall in love with the rich traditional art of henna. I now have nearly a decade of experience working with henna and I continue to evolve my craft. As an artist I seek to both adorn and honor the human form; creating henna designs that can be inspiring on an aesthetic and spiritual level.
Pyre’s Personal Info
Pyre is Charlie Snyder. Pyre currently resides in the heart of the Coastal Empire, Savannah, GA. He lives with his partner, Eric, a teacup poodle named Abby, a lab named Goliath, and a ninja kitty named Lucy. Alongside his work as a henna artist, Pyre is also a freelance photographer, a bellydancer, and the Program Coordinator for the Georgia Historical Society.
