Works
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Buffalo Leather Cuff, 2025
    Buffalo Leather Cuff, 2025100.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025
    Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025$ 475.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Nov 22 Workshop 11 am - 1 pm Session, 2025
    Nov 22 Workshop 11 am - 1 pm Session, 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Nov 22 Workshop 2 - 4 pm Session, 2025
    Nov 22 Workshop 2 - 4 pm Session, 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Buckingham Smoking Tobacco Belt, 2025
    Buckingham Smoking Tobacco Belt, 2025$ 190.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Pastillas Valda Belt, 2025
    Pastillas Valda Belt, 2025$ 190.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Modern Muse Leather Wallet, 2025
    Modern Muse Leather Wallet, 2025$ 70.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Money Clip Wallet with Flap (Red/Purple/Black), 2025
    Money Clip Wallet with Flap (Red/Purple/Black), 2025$ 70.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Money Clip Wallet (Brown/Black/Red), 2025
    Money Clip Wallet (Brown/Black/Red), 2025$ 70.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Two Toned Leather Wallet (Brown/Black), 2025
    Two Toned Leather Wallet (Brown/Black), 2025$ 95.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Two-Toned Leather Wallet (Black/Brown), 2025
    Two-Toned Leather Wallet (Black/Brown), 2025$ 95.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Leather Bracelet, 2024
    Leather Bracelet, 2024$ 95.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bezel Bracelet (Leopard), 2023
    Bezel Bracelet (Leopard), 2023
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Rusty Key Hole Bracelet, 2025
    Rusty Key Hole Bracelet, 2025$ 100.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Mother of Pearl Shoe Buckle Cuff, 2025
    Mother of Pearl Shoe Buckle Cuff, 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Key Hole Cuff, 2025
    Key Hole Cuff, 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Crocodile Back Cuff, 2025
    Crocodile Back Cuff, 2025$ 150.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Antique French Shoe Buckle Bracelet, 2025
    Antique French Shoe Buckle Bracelet, 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Tooled Leather), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Tooled Leather), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Dk Brown with Rivets), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Dk Brown with Rivets), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan with Rivets), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Saddle Tan with Rivets), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Dark Brown), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Dark Brown), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Brown Embossed), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Brown Embossed), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Bad Ass Cuff (Tan Embossed), 2025
    Bad Ass Cuff (Tan Embossed), 2025$ 110.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Belted Cell Phone Case (Brown), 2025
    Belted Cell Phone Case (Brown), 2025
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Belted Cell Phone Case (Black), 2025
    Belted Cell Phone Case (Black), 2025
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Belted Cell Phone Case (Tan), 2025
    Belted Cell Phone Case (Tan), 2025$ 520.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, "Chastity" Belt (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
    "Chastity" Belt (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022$ 275.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Faucet Handle "C" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
    Faucet Handle "C" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Iron Ring Necklace, 2025
    Iron Ring Necklace, 2025
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Faucet Handle Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
    Faucet Handle Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025$ 130.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Faucet Handle "H" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
    Faucet Handle "H" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Faucet Handle "COLD" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025
    Faucet Handle "COLD" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2025$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Headlamp Earrings, 2024
    Headlamp Earrings, 2024$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Paper Bead Earrings (Pair), 2023
    Paper Bead Earrings (Pair), 2023$ 120.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Pencil Stub Pendant, 2023
    Pencil Stub Pendant, 2023
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, "Tuffot" Suede Wristbag, 2022
    "Tuffot" Suede Wristbag, 2022$ 200.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Medium 2-snap card/coin case, 2021
    Medium 2-snap card/coin case, 2021$ 135.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Porcupine Quill Sculpture, 2024
    Porcupine Quill Sculpture, 2024$ 130.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025
    Cell Phone Case Clutch (Brown), 2025$ 475.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Cell Phone Case Clutch (Black), 2025
    Cell Phone Case Clutch (Black), 2025
    Sold
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Faucet Handle "HOT" Necklace , 2022
    Faucet Handle "HOT" Necklace , 2022$ 125.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Yale Lock Necklace, 2025
    Yale Lock Necklace, 2025$ 215.00
  • R. Melinda Hoffman, Washer/Chain Necklace, 2025
    Washer/Chain Necklace, 2025$ 120.00
Overview
R. Melinda Hoffman at Form & Concept Gallery
Photo credit: Katie Waggett

R. Melinda Hoffman (modernmuse61) studied fine art and fashion design at School of The Art Institute of Chicago, then went on to design clothing for women and children for 25 years. On the side, she made accessories re-purposed from found objects, which she sold at art shows and markets.

Having a spirit of wanderlust and a desire to travel the open road, she decided in 2013 to quit her job and follow her passion! When she couldn't find accessories to accommodate her new lifestyle, she designed ones to fit her every need, as well as those of individuals around her. Thus, modernmuse61 was born.

She is now a leather artisan and vintage dealer who travels from coast to coast, finding inspiration from old-school technology, vintage industrial gadgets, architectural artifacts and especially from the folk she meets on the road.

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