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Y’all got me into the Top 5 for The People’s Artist, presented by Johnny Depp. 😭❤️

Honestly… thank you feels too small for what I’m feeling right now.

Thank you for showing up for me every single day. Thank you for voting, sharing, encouraging me, believing in me, and reminding me why community matters so much.

To even make it this far is more than I could have asked for, and I’m incredibly proud to stand in the Top 5 among so many talented artists.

At this stage of the competition, I also want to be transparent with all of you. Realistically, competitions like this become very nuanced because public voting also comes with the option to purchase votes. While I understand it supports charity, I personally do not want anyone spending beyond their means or feeling pressured to financially contribute on my behalf.

Please take care of yourselves and prioritize the things you and your families need first. Truly.

If you happen to remember to vote daily and want to continue supporting organically, I appreciate that more than you know. I believe deeply in the power of community, and honestly, getting this far through genuine support already feels like a win to me.

No matter what happens next, this experience has reminded me that art has the power to connect people in beautiful and unexpected ways.

And for that, I’m endlessly grateful. ❤️

If you’d like to follow the journey or support the competition organically, you can find my artist profile here:

https://peoplesartist.org/2026/christina-fandino

It’s 05/04 - Voting begins NOW! Vote via link in bio. Or, copy and paste direct link below:

https://peoplesartist.org/2026/christina-fandino

Voting resets every day—so if you choose to support, your vote can make an impact daily. If this work resonates with you, sharing it with someone who might feel the same truly helps.

I don’t usually do this publicly—but this time is different.

I’ve been selected as a finalist for The People’s Artist, presented by Johnny Depp—and for the first time, the next phase isn’t decided behind closed doors. It’s decided by people.

This is outside of my comfort zone—but I’m stepping into it with intention. I trust that those who connect with my work will show up.

What you’re seeing here is one of the pieces that led to my selection. The Origins Collar Necklace on the cover is especially meaningful—hand-forged from a single sheet of metal into its final form.

I’ll be sharing the full process behind this one-of-a-kind piece soon—now in the hands of a renowned Hollywood director.

As a multidisciplinary artist rooted in contemporary sculptural jewelry, my work explores abstraction, ancient symbolism, and the unseen.

Comment below to let me know you’re locked and loaded with me 🔫🙌🏼





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I don’t usually do this publicly - I’ve been selected as a finalist for The People’s Artist, presented by Johnny Depp—and for the first time, the outcome isn’t decided behind closed doors. It’s decided in the open… by people. 😅

If you’ve followed my work, you know I tend to move in silence when it comes to fine art competitions—submitting privately, letting the work speak to appointed jurors. This is different. It challenges me to be visible, to share something I’ve typically kept close; to face my fears.

Voting this Monday, May 4 at 10 AM PDT. Vote via link in bio.

As a multidisciplinary artist rooted in contemporary sculptural jewelry, my work explores abstraction, ancient symbolism, and the unseen threads that connect us. A few of the pieces included in this slideshow span years of that exploration—from past to present.

Stepping into this kind of visibility is outside my comfort zone—but community has always been at the heart of what I do. So I’m choosing to trust that. To show up fully, and to believe that those who resonate with my work will feel called to support it. 🙏🏼

I’ll be sharing reminders as we get closer to voting day, as well as process videos of jewelry and artwork I’ve created from past to present.

Thank you for being here—for seeing me, and for being part of this.

More soon. In the slideshow, you will see a few of the artwork submitted that earned my spot as a finalist. Feel free to visit the my competition profile to see the rest!