Mixed Media Art by Michelle Davis Petelinz
Inspired by ornament. Guided by ancestral connections.
Ancestral Stories: Duafe
Candescent Domes 5
Candescent Domes, Emerald Variation
Candescent Domes: Aquatic
Ancestral Stories: Ancient Warriors
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
Jubilation Music (18")
Jubilation Music: New Orleans Jazz (24")
Radiant Spiral Autumnal (24") Private Collection
Three Part Harmony #3
18" Radiant Spiral 12 Private Collection
Kianga Tile 38 Private Collection
Kianga Tile 42 Private Collection
Kianga Tile 44 Private Collection
Leaf Dance 12-108 Private Collection
Leaf Dance 12-109 Private Collection
Visit the Square Online Store to see work currently available for acquisition.
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Contact Michelle to discuss a possible commissioned piece.
Michelle is a Featured Artist on Artsy Shark!
See recent work and learn more about her, here.
Where to Find Michelle’s Work in 2025:
North Carolina Museum of Art Store, Raleigh, NC ongoing
VISARTS ROCKVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL, Rockville, MD May 3—4
Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD June 7—8
Columbia Festival of the Arts Lakefest, Columbia, MD June 20—22
Landfall Foundation Art Show and Sale, Wilmington, NC September 17—19
50th Anniversary Centerfest Art Festival, Durham, NC September 20-21
Featured Artist, Show of Hands Gallery, Pittsboro, NC November 2—December 31
Vault of Visions Gallery, Frederick, MD
Michelle Davis Petelinz Is
Now Accepting Commissions.
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Michelle’s Ancestral Stories:
Desert Nomads won Honorable Mention in the 66th Annual Multi-Media Juried Exhibition in Rocky Mount, NC!
Michelle’s Leaf Dance series plates and panels are featured at the
North Carolina Museum of Art Store.
Also available: blank notecards with Leaf Dance images.