Melissa Benedek

Melissa Benedek is a native New Yorker who grew up amongst the art scene in New York City. She was introduced to art at an early age. Her father owner an art gallery in SoHo, in downtown New York City and her mother was an Interior Designer who also curated art shows. Given this combination, it was only natural that Melissa developed a true passion for art and design, as well as intimate understanding of how they influence and inspire us.

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Melissa went to the University of Hartford, CT where she received her BA. She also studied at the Arts Students League and Parsons School of Design in New York City. Following her studies she began her career as a Buyer for women's jewelry and accessories. After great success as a Buyer, she decided to start her own business. Her love for color combinations, textures and design led her into becoming a Jewelry Designer. She created her own jewelry designs and an array of collections of unique and desirable jewelry. She had a following amongst celebrities and high-profile business women.

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Her direction today is based solely on her artwork. She is a Contemporary Artist whose work is focused on Abstract Expressionism. Her portfolio demonstrates her vision and passion for colors and...

BA- University of Hartford, CT
Arts Student League, NYC
Parson's School of Design, NYC

Hamptons Fine Art Fair- Southampton, New York- July 11-14th 2024

Art Gotham- Pretty Pink Abstracts- Group Show May 23-June 30, 2024

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61st annual CCNS Art Show & Gala-May 31st-June 1st.

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Emerge Gallery NY- "Abstracted" Juried Show May 11th-June 16th 2024



Art Gotham- SoHo, NYC

Blooming Abstractions

April 12th-26th



Ridgefield Guild Of Artists

Juried Show- April 6-May5th 2024

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Art Gotham- St. Mark's Place-NYC

RockSTArt- March 28th-April 30th 2024



Art Gotham- Soho, NY

Azure Explorations

March 5th - April 7th, 2024



Art Gotham- Soho New York

Mysterious Tones Exhibit

January 26th -February 25, 2024



Ridgefield Guild of Artists,

50 Years Of Art Show.

January 13-Fevruary 11, 2024.



Ridgefield Guild Of Artists, Ridgefield, CT. 46th Annual Juried Show. September 16- October 15th, 2023

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Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT. 2023 Annual Member Show. September 10-October 12, 2023

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Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk, CT

Artist Talk, August 27th, 2023 @ 4:30

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Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk, CT

Opening Exhibit June 16, 2023

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Music & Art At The Mansion @ The Lousbury House in Ridgefield, CT

August 20, 2023

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Van Der Plas Gallery- NYC

Opening July 21st 2023

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Ridgefield Playhouse Theater-...