Melanie Blackerby

Melanie Blackerby is a self-taught mixed media artist born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Always open to experimentation in technique and materials, she often mixes paint strippers, oils, aerosols, and acrylics to achieve a “worn-in” look to her pieces. Melanie creates physical texture through layers, often carving the underpaintings, or accenting her pieces collage. By using layers of plaster and paint, she produces works that are both familiar and fresh. Many of her pieces feature soft color palettes that speak to a place of comfort, and shelter. The heavily textured pieces are simple and peaceful at first glance, but are more intricate when encountered closely. She hopes that viewers connect with her works and feel the sense of simplicity and home that they convey.