Melo produced this series of works during his residency in the Bay
Area late last year. Always experimenting with non-traditional materials and various
organic and inorganic forms, the California experience has uniquely impacted this latest
body of works. As an abstractionist where content is derived from form, Melo aims to
create a psychological depth and expressive force with his painterly techniques. His use
of marble and silica powders to build up a smooth, semi matt finish reflects the light of
the color acrylics to create depth and interaction. His exploration of density and space
seek to open doorways into the pictorial process, and allows us to immerse ourselves in
sensations and emotions. |
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Ultimately the works
serve as personal inspirations, open one's interpretation. Melo participated in prestigious international biennials including,
Bienal de San Juan del Grabado Latino Americano y del Caribe, Puerto Rico, Bienal Nacional
de Pictura 1992, Mexico, and VI Bienal Nacional Diego Rivera 1994, Mexico. Museum
exhibitions include Museo de Arte Moderno and Museo de Rufino Tamayo in Mexico. |
Mexican & Mexican-American Gallery
Amit May Fine Arts