R. Melinda Hoffman
Works
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Buffalo Leather Cuff, 2025 -
Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025
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Fender Washer Bracelet, 2025
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Buckingham Smoking Tobacco Belt, 2025
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Pastillas Valda Belt, 2025
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Modern Muse Leather Wallet, 2025
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Money Clip Wallet with Flap (Red/Purple/Black), 2025
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Money Clip Wallet (Brown/Black/Red), 2025
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Two Toned Leather Wallet (Brown/Black), 2025
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Two-Toned Leather Wallet (Black/Brown), 2025
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Rusty Key Hole Bracelet, 2025
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Mother of Pearl Shoe Buckle Cuff, 2025
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Key Hole Cuff, 2025
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Crocodile Back Cuff, 2025
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Antique French Shoe Buckle Bracelet, 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Tooled Leather), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Dk Brown with Rivets), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan with Rivets), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Dark Brown), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Brown Embossed), 2025
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Bad Ass Cuff (Tan Embossed), 2025
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Belted Cell Phone Case (Tan), 2025
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"Chastity" Belt (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Faucet Handle Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
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Faucet Handle "H" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
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Faucet Handle "COLD" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
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Headlamp Earrings, 2024
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Paper Bead Earrings (Pair), 2023
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Medium 2-snap card/coin case, 2021
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Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025
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Yale Lock Necklace, 2025
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Washer/Chain Necklace, 2025
Overview
R. MELINDA HOFFMAN | "Buffalo Leather Cuff", 2025, Buffalo leather, hardware 1 5/8 x 8 3/8 in (4.1 x 21.3 cm). Photo by Marylene Mey, courtesy of Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, © The Artist
R. Melinda Hoffman (modernmuse61) studied fine art and fashion design at School of The Art Institute of Chicago, then went on to design clothing for women and children for 25 years. On the side, she made accessories re-purposed from found objects, which she sold at art shows and markets.
Having a spirit of wanderlust and a desire to travel the open road, she decided in 2013 to quit her job and follow her passion! When she couldn't find accessories to accommodate her new lifestyle, she designed ones to fit her every need, as well as those of individuals around her. Thus, modernmuse61 was born.
She is now a leather artisan and vintage dealer who travels from coast to coast, finding inspiration from old-school technology, vintage industrial gadgets, architectural artifacts and especially from the folk she meets on the road.
Having a spirit of wanderlust and a desire to travel the open road, she decided in 2013 to quit her job and follow her passion! When she couldn't find accessories to accommodate her new lifestyle, she designed ones to fit her every need, as well as those of individuals around her. Thus, modernmuse61 was born.
She is now a leather artisan and vintage dealer who travels from coast to coast, finding inspiration from old-school technology, vintage industrial gadgets, architectural artifacts and especially from the folk she meets on the road.