ARTIST STATEMENT
Melissa "Mesa" Matarese is a multimedia artist devoted to truly living her single, wild, precious life that honors her relationship with nature and creativity above all else. For Mesa art and spirituality are one in the same practice. Art has been her refuge since childhood, it is how she relates to and makes sense of the world. Her process is spontaneous and playful, allowing pure creative spirit to shine through. Mesa's visual language has an organic, dream-like quality that reflects themes of freedom, wildlife, and natural patterns. Her work ranges from detailed pen and inks to abstract acrylics to a diverse range of pottery and ceramics. Equal to Mesa’s passion for creating art is her passion for encouraging others to explore their own creativity.
Mesa earned her formal education from Kutztown University and the University of Waikato in New Zealand. But perhaps more importantly she continues to gain her informal education by observing nature and giving herself permission to make extraordinary messes and fascinating mistakes.
UPCOMING SHOW
BUCKS ART DISTRICS TOUR
OPEN ARTIST STUDIO
Fri. 10am-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-6pm
I am so honored to have been chosen to help represent the HE(ART) of our commUNITY. This is a very unique and beautiful opportunity to support the arts and meet so many local working artist.
Immerse yourself in the local creative pulse through this self-guided tour of the hidden gems of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This tour includes selected public galleries, arts organizations and private artist studios.
Come visit me in my renovated mini horse barn studio in Warrington, PA and gain a deeper look into my creative process while enjoying pottery demonstrations & refreshments.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $25!
“My work is a reflection of internal and external landscapes, the story of my life, the map of my existence.”
2-D WORK AVAILABLE
3-D WORK AVAILABLE
Contact me for details or to schedule a studio visit.
2-D WORK SOLD
3-D WORK SOLD
Functional work available for retail & wholesale ordering
