Mixed Media Art
by Michelle Davis Petelinz
Inspired by ornament.
Guided by ancestral connections.
Ancestral Stories: Duafe/Private Collection
Candescent Domes 5
Candescent Domes, Emerald Variation
Candescent Domes: Aquatic Currently on exhibit in "Joy of Art" show, Wilmington, NC.
Ancestral Stories: Ancient Warriors/Private Collection
Ancestral Stories: Ocean/ Private Collection
Ancestral Stories: Savanna/ Private Collection
Ancestral Stories: Ancient Artifacts/Private Collection
Ancestral Stories: Womanhood/ Private Collection
18" Tribal Vibe
Fuhara, Talisman of Happiness/Private collection
Matumaini, Talisman of Hope/Private Collection
Chanya, Talisman of Positivity/ Private Collection
Shukrani, Talisman of Gratitude (SOLD by Artspace, Raleigh in the "FRESH" show.)
Wingi, Talisman of Abundance/ Private Collection
Reflections of Ghana: The Bead Maker
Reflections of Ghana: The Basket Seller
Three Part Harmony #3
Jubilation Mardi Gras 5/Private Collection
Jubilation Mardi Gras 1/Private Collection
Jubilation Mardi Gras 2/Private Collection
Jubilation Mardi Gras 3/Private Collection
Jubilation Mardi Gras 4/Private Collection
Radiant Spiral 12/ Private Collection
Jubilation Music (18")
Jubilation Music: Tribal Vibe (24")
Jubilation Music: New Orleans Jazz (24") Currently on exhibit in "Living in Color," show, Raleigh, NC.
Three Part Harmony 4 (24") Currently on exhibit in "Joy of Art" show, Wilmington, NC
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Michelle is a Featured Artist on Artsy Shark!
See recent work and learn more about her, here.
Selected Pieces of Michelle’s Work are Being Featured Here:
Living in Color Black History Month Art Exhibit, Dix Park, Raleigh NC, February 1-28
5th Annual Invitational Joy of Art Show & Sale, Wilmington, NC February 21-22
Featured Artist, Show of Hands Gallery, Pittsboro, NC November 2, 2025—February 16
Michelle’s 2026 Outdoor Art Festival Schedule will be announced in April.