Porsha Chalmers
Curator
Porsha is a multi-passionate artist, writer, and curator whose work dances between soulful storytelling and sustainable creation. With a deep reverence for legacy, memory, and transformation, she curates with the heart of a healer and the eye of a maker. Her creative practice blends upcycled textiles, handmade jewelry, and ritual-inspired objects, inviting viewers into a world where art honors both the past and the present.
A Marine Corps veteran turned wellness practitioner and founder of The Silver Bohemian. Porsha weaves her lived experience into everything she touches—whether capturing nature through her lens, creating intention-infused pieces, or curating work that stirs something sacred. Her approach is rooted in intuition, connection, and a deep love for the stories art can hold.
She’s currently living her best life alongside her sidekick Jim, their beloved cats, and a close-knit circle of family. When not in the studio or behind the scenes curating, you’ll likely find her wandering the foothills of the Georgia Appalachians—chasing beauty, gathering inspiration, and soaking in the wonder of it all.
Journal Appearances by Porsha Chalmers
Digital Content by Porsha Chalmers
More Than a Pattern: Why the Stories Behind Old Quilts Matter
An old quilt holds more than fabric, color, and pattern. It can carry the hands of its maker, the materials and traditions of another time, and the memories of a family across generations. For artist Porsha Chalmers, quilts are an invitation to look beyond style and...
Embracing Your Creative Path
A reflection on creative rhythm and learning to trust the way we create. Creativity doesn’t always move in straight lines. In this thoughtful reflection, Porsha Chalmers explores the beauty of creative rhythm, wandering thoughts, layered process, and learning to trust...
The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials – What Sustainability Teaches Us About Art
There is a particular kind of beauty that cannot be purchased new. It carries softened edges. It remembers hands. It holds the imprint of time. Reclaimed materials do not arrive pristine. They arrive with a past. A weathered belt that once circled a waist now rests on...
Winter’s Warm Embrace: Nourishing Your Skin and Spirit with Winter Essential Oils
At The Turquoise Iris Journal, we see winter as a season that quietly invites us to soften. The world outside grows still, yet our inner pace often refuses to match it. Our skin feels the dryness first, and our spirits follow. This is why our team is drawn to...
Art Show Magic: Behind the Scenes of a Soulful Booth Setup
Earlier this month, Jim and I packed up for what turned out to be one of our favorite adventures yet—a weeklong trip to Madison, Indiana. Originally, we were headed there for a workshop, with plans to stay and enjoy some much-needed time away. But when the opportunity...
Podcasts with Porsha Chalmers
Porsha Chalmers on Rural Roots to Soulful Healing
In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, I’m joined by Porsha Chalmers - the artist, healer, and visionary behind The Silver Bohemian. Porsha’s story begins in a small rural town in Georgia, where she grew up as the oldest of four, daughter to farmers, and...