our story
The woman behind
The Forged Fig
Follower of Christ, wife, and mother of two, bringing the art of bronze sculptures to life in the United States
meet melinda
An entrepreneurial spirit
with a deeper calling
I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit for as long as I can remember, starting my first business at just 19. When I discovered these breathtaking sculptures, widely cherished in Europe, I knew immediately they were something I felt called to bring to the States.
Becoming a mother has given me a profound reverence for the miracle of the female body. Each of my pregnancies was sanctifying in its own way—stretching me, humbling me, and forever changing me.
Looking back, I would have treasured the opportunity to preserve that fleeting, sacred season of life in the form of a sculpture. That longing is where The Forged Fig was born.
Why The Forged Fig?
the name
I can't think of a more transformative season in a woman's life than motherhood, and I wanted a name that could hold that depth.
Forged speaks to the refining process of working metal — the heat, pressure, and patience required to create something enduring. It also reflects the refinement that comes through bearing fruit: both the metaphorical fruits of the Spirit and the literal fruit of the womb.
"We dream of one day owning a fig farm,
a living symbol of heritage, growth, and roots passed down through generations."
On a more personal note, my husband loves gardening and has propagated at least a dozen fig trees. Our original fig tree was inherited from family who immigrated from Calabria, Italy .
our family
Rooted in faith,
family, and craft
The Forged Fig is more than a business — it is a reflection of what we believe: that the human body is a masterpiece, that motherhood is sacred, and that the bonds we share with those we love are worth preserving. This is the work I was made for.
