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Melissa Oesch
Primary Medium Books/Paper
Secondary MediumLeather
Description of Work Handmade journals and leather bags out of reclaimed leather
Chapter Out of State
Company/Business ReImagined by Luna
Website https://www.reimaginedonline.com
Additional Links www.reimaginedonline.com
Artist Statement
Melissa Oesch is an eco-friendly Kentucky artist and the owner/designer of Re-Imagined by Luna, which offers handcrafted, one-of-a-kind journals, sketchbooks and other unique creations from upcycled materials. She grew up on a wooded farm in Eastern Kentucky, spending half of her time playing among the trees and the other half devouring books and filling up journals. She has loved writing in beautiful books since she was young and that grew steadily along with her love for nature, ancient spirituality, and an awareness that writing and creativity can be healing. This is what initially prompted her discovery of bookbinding. She was taught Coptic binding by another student while getting her B.A. in English, and her adventure in bookmaking began. She has been creating books since 2005 and deeply appreciates the meditative quality it offers. She has a love for textures and beautiful and whimsical creations while making very functional and durable pieces. She enjoys the challenge of re-imagining her materials by incorporating reclaimed and recycled textiles. Because she creates with repurposed materials, each piece is unique. She is a member of KY Crafted and of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
Melissa Oesch is an eco-friendly Kentucky artist and the owner/designer of Re-Imagined by Luna, which offers handcrafted, one-of-a-kind journals, sketchbooks and other unique creations from upcycled materials. She grew up on a wooded farm in Eastern Kentucky, spending half of her time playing among the trees and the other half devouring books and filling up journals. She has loved writing in beautiful books since she was young and that grew steadily along with her love for nature, ancient spirituality, and an awareness that writing and creativity can be healing. This is what initially prompted her discovery of bookbinding. She was taught Coptic binding by another student while getting her B.A. in English, and her adventure in bookmaking began. She has been creating books since 2005 and deeply appreciates the meditative quality it offers. She has a love for textures and beautiful and whimsical creations while making very functional and durable pieces. She enjoys the challenge of re-imagining her materials by incorporating reclaimed and recycled textiles. Because she creates with repurposed materials, each piece is unique. She is a member of KY Crafted and of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
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- All aspects of doing art festivals and beginning an art business via art festivals, online sales, wholesale, etc.
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- Wholesale Artworks
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