Melanie Jess

Joined Artfinder: June 2020

Artworks for sale: 6

United Kingdom

About Melanie Jess

 
 
  • Biography
    For me creating my art is a form of escapism from the real world of commuting, paying the bills, doing the washing etc. I am inspired by the idea and activity of collecting and forming elements of my work. Working with collage and mixed media allows me to form a narrative between different textures and objects which complete a story. The intention for a lot of my pieces is for the viewer to get lost in the story, I want them to also experience their own form of escapism from what they see. 
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  • Education

    2011 - 2014

    University for the Creative Arts (Canterbury)

    2010 - 2011

    University of Ulster

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    Previous events

    Event: Up until now

    Dates: 16 Jun 2018 - 1 Jan 2019

    Venue: The Sultan, Wimbledon SW19

    My first solo show which I organised, marketed and set up by myself.
    A complete labour of love which included new works created over a year focusing on the highs and lows of growing up and my love for my new neighbourhood.

    Event: Fine Art Degree Show

    Dates: 5 Jun 2014 - 3 Jul 2014

    Venue: University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury CT1 3AN

    Fine Art Degree Show celebrating three years of learning and practice.

    Event: Art In Motion

    Dates: 5 Feb 2013 - 6 Feb 2013

    Venue: Victorian Bus Shelter, Margate

    Art in Motion was an art exhibition which took place in an un-used public space on Margate promenade, focusing on the regeneration of the seaside town.

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Pinterest

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Education

2011 - 2014

University for the Creative Arts (Canterbury)

2010 - 2011

University of Ulster

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Up until now

Dates: 16 Jun 2018 - 1 Jan 2019

Venue: The Sultan, Wimbledon SW19

My first solo show which I organised, marketed and set up by myself.
A complete labour of love which included new works created over a year focusing on the highs and lows of growing up and my love for my new neighbourhood.

Event: Fine Art Degree Show

Dates: 5 Jun 2014 - 3 Jul 2014

Venue: University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury CT1 3AN

Fine Art Degree Show celebrating three years of learning and practice.

Event: Art In Motion

Dates: 5 Feb 2013 - 6 Feb 2013

Venue: Victorian Bus Shelter, Margate

Art in Motion was an art exhibition which took place in an un-used public space on Margate promenade, focusing on the regeneration of the seaside town.

 

Biography

For me creating my art is a form of escapism from the real world of commuting, paying the bills, doing the washing etc. I am inspired by the idea and activity of collecting and forming elements of my work. Working with collage and mixed media allows me to form a narrative between different textures and objects which complete a story. The intention for a lot of my pieces is for the viewer to get lost in the story, I want them to also experience their own form of escapism from what they see.