'DrEaM oN Mr. MeLiEs!'/ Homage to George Melies (detail)Steampunk mixed media necklace by WiLd PeArLy

The beautiful work of a true movie pioneer, one of a kind dreamer and "Cinemagician", Mr.George Méliès never stopped to inspire me! I recognize his dreams and ideas so much, and I think we are connected in spirit!! This necklace is my little homage to him and all of those beautiful dreamers who never give up their ideals for primitive, sensless, crude world of mass-production & fake existence!
So, yes! DrEaM on YoU beAuTiFuL dReAmEr, yOu! ♥

"Laugh, my friends. Laugh with me, laugh for me, because I dream your dreams."
~*George Méliès*~
(8th December, 1861 – 21st January, 1938)

P.S. The movie "Hugo" directed by Martin Scorsese is a wonderful homage to Meliese's work ! A must see for sure! I enjoyed watching it in 3d with my sister last winter...it was a true cine-magic and travelling back in time with beautiful message about power of love and passion...

The Starfish Nymph Sea Goddess

~*Mixed media Taxidermy Metamorph Steampunk brooch/pin*~

Super feminine, exotic, sweet, romantic & wild...this unique handmade brooch/pin features a real preserved Starfish (Seastar). I made the nymph's face with no molds and hand painted it as well. Her face is set on a gunmetal filigree pendant base. Two intricate feather charms beautify her head . A very special accent that adorns her magnificent little body is a great quality (professional Jewelers) CZ (Cubic Zirconia) ! The picture can't justify it's beauty! This little Sea Nymph/Goddess is created with love and will inspire everyone; to love and respect our beautiful Mother Nature and her magical gifts she's been sharing with us forever~*

Please note: this design is not only a brooch/pin ( it can be worn as a pendant, attached on a necklace); but it's also a piece of art...a little sculpture that can meaningfully sit on a shelf, or on the top of a cabinet, amongst your favorite treasures. The item originally derives from my "The Metamorphosis: or Gregor Samsa's awakening" phantasmagorical collection inspired by Franz Kafka's novel ! :)

P.S. And here is a beautiful, associated legend I wanted to share: 

~*The Legend of the Starfish*~ 

A man was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walked slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean. The man, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, "I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?" The boy looked up at the man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, "It makes a difference to that one."

A BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!! :))))

ATTENTION fellow ArT LoVeRs!!!

I want to proudly announce that I am holding a drawing to give away a copy of the spooktacular book that has recently published my work! This book is called, “Witch Craft” (published by awesome QUIRK BOOKS from Philadelphia!) and consists of a collection of wicked accessories, creepy-cute toys, magical treats and more! It features my eerie  beaded spider earrings and comes with complete tutorials to make everything yourself! The book is very fun and perfect for this coming Halloween season!

The contest officially starts on Thursday, the 21^st of this month, and the winner will be drawn on  Friday, October 29th. To be eligible to have your name in the drawing all you have to do is make a purchase from either my shop (‘Wild Pearly’ Art Studio/Boutique , 150 N. Schuyler Avenue/’Majestic Towne mall’/lower level, Suite LL2); or my online ETSY store>>>  www.WildPearly.etsy.com. If you are a prior customer of mine, you can also take a picture wearing or displaying your purchase  in your Facebook or Myspace profile picture! It’s as easy as that!

So hurry on down to WiLd PeArLy in downtown K3, or logon to www.WildPearly.etsy.com and hook-up with some cool swag…or represent WiLd PeArLy on your social networking profile picture and you might just be the one to snag a free copy of this new freaky-fun book! 

Best regards and see you soon,
Aleksandra  a.k.a.  WiLdPeArLy~*

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