Melanie Bilenker
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Born1978 (age 47–48)
New York City, US[1]
AlmamaterUniversity of the Arts, Philadelphia
Websitemelaniebilenker.com
Melanie Bilenker | |
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| Born | 1978 (age 47–48) New York City, US[1] |
| Alma mater | University of the Arts, Philadelphia |
| Website | melaniebilenker |
Melanie Bilenker (born 1978) is an American craft artist from New York City who lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Her work is primarily in contemporary hair jewelry.[2] In 2010 she received a Pew Fellowship in the Arts.[3] Bilenker uses her own hair to "draw" images of contemporary life and self-portraits. The use of hair is an attempt at showing the person, and the moments left or shed behind.[4][5]
