Melanie Bilenker Jewelry

Quiet, meditative, serene. 

This is the mood created by

jewelry made by Melanie Bilenker.

Inspired by the Victorian tradition

of jewelry made from the hair of

loved ones, Melanie uses strands of her

own hair set into epoxy resin

to create miniature portraits that

capture ordinary, everyday moments.  

We find her work to be
satisfying on so many levels.

It's the meticulous details

in her line drawings, each made

 with human hair, that we find

astounding.

It's the subject matter
she portrays that we find
enchanting.

And, it's the unusual material
she uses that we find
inspiring.

For example, in this brooch called "Bouquet"
one can almost smell the sweetness
emanating from the flower buds.

Here is a brooch called "Chocolate"

that is detailed and downright delectable.

Here is her adorable brooch called

 "Hemming Pants"

And there are details galore apparent

in a brooch called

"Drawing a Bath"

Yes, we feel a sense of
quietness, meditation, and serenity
when we see her work; we can
only wonder what the process
must be like for the artist
while she is creating each piece.

We are truly inspired by this work. 

What do you think?

Are you inspired by these pieces?

We'd love to know your thoughts.