Art made for meaning


Close up of lion of Judah papercut detail

I create custom papercut Judaica rooted in Jewish storytelling and tradition. Each piece begins as a sketch and is developed in close conversation with the person commissioning it—whether for a wedding, a family celebration, or a meaningful gift.

Why commission a custom papercut?

Designed around a specific person or event

Every commission tells a particular story, reflecting the people and occasions that matter most to you.

Created with care

Made with archival materials and attention to detail, these pieces are built to last and remain legible over time.

Made to be displayed, gifted, and passed down

Each work is crafted to become part of your family’s heritage, connecting generations through art.

Exhibited and collected


My papercut art has been exhibited throughout Wake County Public Libraries, where I’ve also participated in Meet the Artist events and taught community crafting classes. Select pieces are carried by the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience. My first exhibition took place at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut, while I was still in high school.

About the artist


I’m Evelyn Goldman, founder of Romance and Mishegoss, a studio based in North Carolina. I began this work out of a desire to proudly share my Jewish heritage and to create art that helps people mark moments that matter.

Work with me

Custom commissions

Designed in collaboration, created to order

Ready-made work

Available for gifting and immediate purchase