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The Art of Letting Go
Moving more than ten times taught me that things—and memories—don’t always stay. But I also discovered that what’s lost can return, in another form, with a different name. In this piece, I share how nostalgia and detachment have shaped my creative process, and how the contradiction between holding on and letting go can become a source of harmony.
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The Invisible Pieces in My Collage Art
Collaging has become a personal ritual for me, a way to express emotions and thoughts through colors, textures, and shapes. Each piece feels like a unique journey where the final result reveals something deeper than what is initially visible.
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10 Things You Can Learn from Collage
Collage isn’t just about cutting and pasting — it’s a journey of self-discovery. On World Collage Day, I share 10 personal lessons this art form has taught me.
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From Username to Visual Universe: The Meaning Behind MelonCollage
From an old Instagram handle to a full visual concept, this post traces how melancholy, nostalgia, and a love for collage shaped my creative identity.
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How Childhood Cutouts Led Me Back to Art
As a child, I spent hours flipping through piles of fashion and decor magazines, drawn to the images like a moth to light. What began innocently turned into a passion years later—one that now shapes the way I see and create.
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The Importance of a Name
All my life, I introduced myself as Nicolle, which is my first name, and I love it. But very few people know my middle name, since I had almost never used it until now. The thing about a name is that it not only gives us identity, but also connects us to our family, to our roots. I personally don’t like the use of surnames because they only reflect the male lineage, but that’s another topic. In my case, I’ve always believed that my middle name, which is Seele, is the one that truly speaks of my family and where I come from. I have four older siblings, and all…
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Who Am I and What I Think About Creation
A personal journey of becoming a collage artist, moving from literature to visual arts and discovering the power of creation for self-expression.