Location
Tustin, California
United States
About the Artist
Melinda was born in the ancient land of Transylvania (Romania), in the Carpathian mountains. Since her childhood, she felt a deep spiritual connection with the astonishing beauty of the natural world that surrounded her. She started drawing from the moment she held a pencil in her hands and started playing the piano at the age of 5. She always felt much more mature than her age and her wish for artistic expression and for seeking the Truth was her companion even after her parents moved her to Hungary when she was 11, after the revolution that brought an end to the 42 years of communist rule in Romania. These early hardships helped her understood that her life and talents have a purpose, and her aim became to elevate the consciousness of the other souls who resonate with her art and music. Artist Bio In college, she met her creative partner, who shared a very similar view of the world and a very close artistic mindset. They decided to immigrate to the US to fulfill their childhood dreams of sharing with the world their unique creative vision. After going through the challenges in their new country, they started their business 'WizArts' in 2016, selling their hand-sculpted, one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Since 2017 WizArts has been exhibiting at various juried art shows throughout California. Melinda is entirely self-taught through experimentation and the development of her own unique techniques, including clay appliqué using her handmade glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. She believes that dreams shape our reality and art is what elevates the consciousness into new, unknown dimensions. For her, Art is the most personal, most intimate form of self-expression that is the only way to touch the soul of the other person in a way that you cannot do otherwise in this material world.
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2021 Exhibition Images
Phoenix Rising
5" (approx. 13 cm) wide
Premo polymer clay (red and yellow, mixed using the Skinner Blend technique), crystals and beads, mica powder and 14k gold-filled chain
The Phoenix is a powerful spiritual symbol, as it represents immortality, the renewal through transformation. After its "death", the Phoenix regenerates and gains a new life as it arises from its ashes. It overcomes darkness, and as the sun, it "dies" in setting each night, to be reborn in rising again the next morning.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand (using a thin needle), based on my sketch. No molds were used.
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Obsidian Eagle
8" (approx. 20 cm) wide
Premo polymer clay, labradorite gemstone, obsidian, crystals, color-shifting pigments and gunmetal chain
The Eagle represents wisdom, strength, courage, power and freedom. The Native Americans attach special significance to this majestic bird. It is considered sacred and shown with deepest respect. To be awarded with an Eagle feather is the highest honor.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand (using a thin needle). No molds were used.
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Moon Magick
3.5" (approx. 9 cm) wide
Pardo polymer clay, glow-in-the-dark powder (aqua blue and green), rainbow moonstones, crystals, beads and sterling silver chain
The moon is a feminine symbol, that represents mystery, intuition, and regeneration. Its phases symbolize eternity, immortality and enlightenment.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand, using my handmade glow-in-the -dark polymer clay. No molds were used.
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2020 Exhibition Images
Phoenix Rising
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Jewelry and Wearable Art
Duality
130 mm wide, 90 mm tall, Polymer clay, labradorite gemstone, MICA powders, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski and Czech glass beads, antiqued brass chain.
About: Duality symbolizes the two contrasted aspects of the Universe that complete its wholeness.
PROCEDURE: I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand, based on my own design.
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