Melissa’s sculptures are mostly created in wire, inspired by nature. She makes animals and quirky birds to celebrate the amazing creatures we share our world with, occasionally using bright, unrealistic colours to bring a smile and challenge convention. She collects sea-glass, and discarded items, and sometimes incorporates these into her pieces.
A love of collage, and free mark-making has lead to developing a series of mixed media wall pieces and free standing vessels influenced by seaside environments.
Melissa is inspired by the individual outcomes of using different techniques and materials to allow the spirit of the piece to find its own voice.