Melanie McCollin-Walker is a painter, specialising in light-filled and dramatic landscapes
Melanie McCollin-Walker began her artistic journey whilst growing up on the island of Barbados. Always the wanderer, it is Melanie’s nomadic lifestyle, which has been the major source of inspiration for her work. She relies on her innate sensibilities, using a combination of memory, observation and emotion to create her work. Subtle layers of paint are juxtaposed with bold and intuitive painterly marks and gestures. The landscape provides the framework within which the artist’s journey takes place. The resulting paintings are light-filled and dramatic. The essence of natural forces which she is able to capture on the canvas creates a sense of place, simultaneously evoking both mystery and curiosity. Each painting providing a window into her subconscious, while also challenging those viewing her work to delve deeper into their own.
McCollin-Walker has been invited to participate in several solo and group exhibitions and was shortlisted for the Clifton’s Art Prize in 2013 and 2016, winning the People’s Choice Award in 2013. Her work is represented in private and public collections globally.
Solo exhibitions by Melanie McCollin-Walker at Salamanca Arts Centre include:
First Impressions (2018)
Adrift (2018)
Melanie was a SAC Resident Artist in Studio 235 from July 2017 – February 2018, then relocated to Studio 230 from March 2018 – April 2019.
Image Credits:
After The Rain. 90cm x 120cm © Melanie McCollin-Walker
At First Light. 150cm x 150cm © Melanie McCollin-Walker