Melissa Lew

About

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Melissa Lew is an award winning DC metro area artist and designer whose work is strongly influenced by her Chinese heritage, especially the culture’s deep respect and esteem for nature.  She uses various eco-friendly materials, including recycled fine silver, bamboo, and stainless steel to create unique sculptural jewelry to wear and display.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Technology from George Mason University in 2005; her work has received numerous awards and has been exhibited and sold nationally, including at the Bead Museum of Washington D.C. and AsiaStore at Asia Society in New York City.  Melissa Lew is also a freelance graphic designer and photographer.

On Design:
If I were to describe my graphic design style in 4 words, they would be fresh, clean, vibrant, and modern. I strive to create eye catching and sophisticated work. I specialize in print design (postcards, brochures/pamphlets, invitations, save the dates, etc), web design, and visual identity.

On Photography:
If I were to describe my photography style in 4 words, they would be natural, unintrusive, artistic, and joyous. I have a innovative approach to visual storytelling that enables me to capture your most cherished moments, creating an eternal reminder of how beautiful life is. I specialize in portraits (family/children/headshots/senior portraits) and special events such as weddings.

On Jewelry:
If I were to describe my jewelry style in 4 words, they would be green, eco-friendly, sustainable, and organic.  My work is strongly influenced by my Chinese heritage and that includes a deep respect and esteem for nature.  I work primarily with recycled fine silver and bamboo.

You can find Melissa Lew Jewelry at:
AsiaStore at Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street)
New York, NY 10021
http://www.asiastore.org/

Recent Awards:

  • 2011 – Finalist in the 2011 Fire Mountain Gems International Jewelry Making Contest
  • 2010 – Awarded 3rd Place in Necklace: Metal Clay Category in the 2010 Fire Mountain Gems Jewelry Making Contest
  • 2009 – Awarded 1st Place in Clay Category in the 2009 Bead Art Competition
  • 2009 – Finalist in the 2009 Fire Mountain Gems International Jewelry Making Contest
  • 2009 – Finalist in the 2009 Bead Dreams Competition
  • 2008 – Awarded 1st Place in Category (Hobbyist/Clay)/Best in Show (Handmade Beads) in the 1st Annual Bead Museum Washington DC’s Celebrating Beads International Jewelry Design Competition
  • 2008 – Finalist in the 2008 Fire Mountain Gems International Jewelry Making Contest
  • 2007 – Finalist in the 2008 Fire Mountain Gems International Jewelry Making Contest

Recent Press:

Recent Exhibitions/Fashion Shows/Style Events:

  • Modus Union Salon Party 2010 at Yards Park in Washington DC on November 4, 2010
  • Green Fashion Show at the DC Green Festival at the Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington D.C. on October 23, 2010
  • Becky’s Fund 2010 Walk This Way Fashion Show at the Liason Hotel at Capitol Hill in downtown Washington D.C. on September 28, 2010
  • Secret Room’s Emmy Style Lounge 2010 at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA on August 27, 2010
  • Avani Ribbon’s Eco Fashion Launch Show (DC Fashion Week 2010) at the Textile Museum in downtown Washington D.C. on February 15, 2010
  • 10 Photographs – A Postcard is Worth 1000 Words exhibition, APW Gallery in NYC.  June 5, 2009 through June 29, 2009
  • Koi Pond – Bead Dreams exhibition at the Bead & Button Show at Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI from May 31, 2009 through June 7, 2009
  • Transcendence 3 – Celebrating Beads exhibit at the Bead Museum in downtown Washington D.C. from September 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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