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.
THE SHED @ GINO’S NURSERY
MOTHER’S DAY POTTERY SALE
Wed. May 7 - Sun. May 11 | 10am-4pm
A collection of nature inspired crafts by local nature lovers.
I am proud to be partnering with Gin'o’s Native Plant Nursery to help support our local ecosystem and the nature-based creative culture in our community.
LOCATION:
2237 Second Street Pike
Newtown, PA
HOURS:
March - November
WED.-SUN 10am-4pm
“My work is a reflection of my internal and external landscapes, it is the story of my life, a map of my time here on Earth.”
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
