Shelly Kerten Maderer
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A Toch of Wonder — Mixed Media on Canvas featuring Acrylic, UV-Printed Perspex, Gold Leaf, Sculptural Texture, Lace, Pearls, Rhinestones, and Handcrafted Three-Dimensional Elements
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Plate No. 30

A Toch of Wonder

Dimensions70 x 70 MaterialsMixed Media on Canvas featuring Acrylic, UV-Printed Perspex, Gold Leaf, Sculptural Texture, Lace, Pearls, Rhinestones, and Handcrafted Three-Dimensional Elements SeriesSmile at the World

A Touch of Wonder

Some stories are revealed at first glance. Others ask you to look a little closer.

A Touch of Wonder invites the viewer to discover beauty layer by layer. The butterfly, gold leaf, pearls, and sculptural textures immediately capture the eye, while subtle cracks quietly emerge—revealing a deeper story of resilience, transformation, and hope.

Every handcrafted detail was created with intention, celebrating the idea that beauty isn’t found in perfection, but in everything we choose to become.

Designed to be lived with, not simply admired, this one-of-a-kind artwork brings curiosity, conversation, and a lasting sense of wonder into any space.

Inspired by the woman behind the icon—and by the belief that art can bring joy, hope, and wonder.