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"Local Artists Go Miniature" Artist Interview: Melissa Guadalupe Wolf

Introducing the artists of The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ exhibition “Local Artists Go Miniature," which concluded on June 9, 2025. Follow the Museum online to view exclusive interviews with the artists about their artwork, experience working in miniature, and more. Melissa Guadalupe Wolf, born in Leavenworth, Kansas, and currently living in Kansas City, Missouri, is a mixed media sculptor whose work is shaped by her Mexican-American heritage. Her art delves into themes of playfulness, growth, and loss, often drawing from childhood memories and toys. Wolf’s sculptures transform everyday objects, such as stuffed animals, by covering them in cement, creating new forms that evoke both nostalgia and reflection. Her use of materials like clay, textiles, wood, and cement reflects a desire to challenge the viewer’s perceptions and invite personal introspection. Wolf’s process emphasizes the tension between soft and harsh materials, symbolizing the passage of time and the solidification of fleeting moments. Her work has been featured in the "Inspired by Maya Indigenous & Latino Art Experience" exhibition at Union Station and "Reflecting the City" at Charlotte Street Foundation. She was recently nominated for the International Sculpture Center’s 2024 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. Visit https://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/eve... to learn more about the exhibition. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and a generous private donor.