Maike's Marvels

Maike's Marvels Expressions of love, joy and thanquility through wax and wire jewelry and home adornments. Consigned in various Chicagoland boutiques.

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Exhibits updated on: http://www.maikesmarvels.com/exhibits/ Maike van Wijk creates one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and home adornments. Her Wax and Wire Jewelry has been featured in various art shows around Chicagoland. Steel wire is hand-bent into organic and abstract shapes, and embellished with waxed paper, beads or other meaningful items. Her art is an expression of the j

oy and gratitude she finds in everyday living, with an aim to share that tranquility with others. After a wax and wire workshop Maike’s encaustic collage work shrunk into necklace pendants, wire collars, bangle bracelets and earrings. The pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, keychains and ornaments can be customized as special gifts for loved ones. During the holiday season Maike’s Marvels’ wax and wire snowman and angel ornaments are quite popular. Her ornament collection has expanded to ladybugs, dragonflies, butterflies and other whimsical creatures. Creating greeting cards for friends and family since 2003, Maike began expanding to larger collages in late 2009 with the discovery of encaustics. Exploring the organic process of reheating pigmented wax and fusing collage materials such as photographs, word imagery and natural objects into it gives her a sense of freedom and delight. With roots in The Netherlands and Germany, Maike is trilingual and enjoys incorporating cultural memories and linguistic quirks into her work. She currently serves as the President of FUSEDChicago.

Support bringing The Main Street Fair back to The Main-Dempster Mile this summer:
03/14/2026

Support bringing The Main Street Fair back to The Main-Dempster Mile this summer:

Support the Main Street Fair in 2026 The Main Street Fair is a reboot of the… Jim Swanson needs your support for Help Fund the 2026 Main Street Fair

Had a lovely afternoon sketching with Evanston Made artists and community members on First Saturday. Sketchbook Brewing ...
03/08/2026

Had a lovely afternoon sketching with Evanston Made artists and community members on First Saturday. Sketchbook Brewing Company had the appropriate "Illustrator" on tap. Another lovely The Main-Dempster Mile weekend on the books.

at Artem Pop Up Gallery
11/26/2025

at Artem Pop Up Gallery

I can’t believe it’s already thanksgiving week… this year truly flew by! 🍂💛
As we head into the black friday – small business saturday weekend, we’re excited to share something special:
✨ receive our exclusive holiday art print free with any $75 purchase
(we have 150 prints available — while supplies last!)
Huge thank you to for designing this beautiful print just for artem. ❤️

With 64 artists under one roof, shopping at artem means you’re uplifting 64 small businesses in one stop.

shop small * shop local
this holiday season… and every other day, too. 🎁✨

11/20/2025

Get your holiday shopping on at Artem Pop Up Gallery. Something for everyone in Downtown Evanston

New season, new shelfie. Artem Pop Up Gallery is the exclusive spot to shop for Maike's Marvels since I am unable to do ...
11/17/2025

New season, new shelfie. Artem Pop Up Gallery is the exclusive spot to shop for Maike's Marvels since I am unable to do holiday shows this year.

04/13/2025

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We are excited - Please join us on April 18th, 19th and 20th at gallery Space 900 (816 Dempster) for the Evanston Woods (woodworkers) Show.
It features four woodworker/artists along with live demonstrations on Saturday afternoon:

Artists -
Urban Prairie Design/Paul Segedin n
Design Exploration/Len Koroski
Madeline Usher .usher
Abodeacious/ Ron Cramer

Demonstrations
Larry Lindeman – Guitar design
Mui Sensi – Danish Chord weaving

Happy Birthday Artem Pop Up Gallery. 🎂So grateful to be part of this fabulous Downtown Evanston local artist store.🎈🎉
04/01/2025

Happy Birthday Artem Pop Up Gallery. 🎂So grateful to be part of this fabulous Downtown Evanston local artist store.🎈🎉

“Artem turns 6! ✨ As we step into our seventh year, our hearts are full of gratitude—for the incredible artists who bring creativity to life, the customers, patrons, and collectors who make it all possible, and every single person who has been part of this journey.

Thank you to and our amazing community near and far. Your support and appreciation shape Artem into the special place it is today.

We are thankful, grateful, and blessed. Here’s to more art, creativity, and connection! ❤️🎨

New year, refreshed shelfie at Artem Pop Up Gallery!
01/03/2025

New year, refreshed shelfie at Artem Pop Up Gallery!

Check out Artem Pop Up Gallery on TV!!!
12/21/2024

Check out Artem Pop Up Gallery on TV!!!

Book signing alert! Artem Pop Up Gallery will have the creator of Space Mocha in the Downtown Evanston store on Caturday...
12/20/2024

Book signing alert! Artem Pop Up Gallery will have the creator of Space Mocha in the Downtown Evanston store on Caturday.

Saturday at Artem is busting with excitement.
After the WGN TV feature in the morning, we head to for a

🚀✨ Book Signing Event✨🚀

Riya Kamat just released her second book in the thrilling Space Mocha series: Space Mocha - Terror on Ghostopolis! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, Dec 21, from 12:00–4:00 PM for an exclusive book signing event at Artem.

📖 Meet the author, get your copy signed, and immerse yourself in the adventures of Space Mocha!

It’s also the final big Christmas weekend, so stop in to finish your holiday shopping—and treat yourself to something special while you’re at it. 🎄🎁

Oh look, Artem will be on TV!
12/20/2024

Oh look, Artem will be on TV!

📣 Exciting News Alert! 📣

Artem is going to be featured on the WGN-TV Morning News this Saturday, Dec 21, at 7:40 AM! 🎥✨

We’re so thrilled to share the magic of Artem with a wider audience. Be sure to tune in and catch us live! Thank you for being part of our creative journey.

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