Veleta Vancza has been working as an artist for almost 30 years. She began her career as an art/studio jeweler creating one-of-a-kind conceptual works. More recently she has been working on a larger scale creating sculpture, wall pieces & installations using vitreous enamel on metal integrated with new technologies such as sound-mapping & 3D rendering software. She is recognized for her experimental use of vitreous enamel as an adhesive, as well as her innovations with phosphorescent enamels.

Veleta is also the co-founder and Creative Director for Mina Atramentum, makers of Mine Luxury Nail Lacquer and holds a patent for her research in suspension-based coatings with precious metals & gemstones (US Patent: 9,730,868B20). Her innovative approach to packaging design has earned her worldwide recognition, and was a finalist for a Clio Image award in 2014. She currently runs Olde Veezy, a novelty clothing and accessory brand.

Veleta’s work has been exhibited internationally in venues such as the Museum of Arts & Design (NYC), the Design Museum (Helsinki), the Cheugju International Craft Biennale,and Museum fur Angewandte Kunst.

Her works have been featured in a variety of books & periodicals such as Sculpture magazine, Metalsmith magazine, Marie Claire, WWD Japan, The Boston Globe, 500 Enameled Objects & The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration.