—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.
