Melanie Guy

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Melanie Guy

This is the website of the artist Melanie Guy

Melanie has many works for sale arranged in sections throughout the site. Please click on the portfolio link to view more works.

About Melanie Guy

" The dividing line between art, craft and design grows less distinct...I work mostly in pewter metal, designing and extending the possibilities of this metal as an art medium; procuring a purity and refinement which has taken years to mature

With dramatic gesture I make a primal cry on nature's behalf in an effort to highlight the abuse of our fragile environment. Through practical and meditative process I turn a symbiotic evolution of rhythmical energy and material into sculptural work.

This expression utilises reflected light on pewter forms derived from interpretation of landscape and observations of the sea, where each molecule of water has effect on the next. When passing by, light moves on the metal surfaces, it is ethereal and transient, resembling delicate impermanent qualities such as in the balance of the natural world.

The statement can be seen as an opportunity for self examination too – our own image, as a vague reflection flickering on and off the simple lines and forms; 'the essence' is indistinctly seen on the metal, a metaphor for our own inconsistent commitment to the welfare of the environment which we so exploit. As natural organisms Nature sustains us and yet our responsibility to empathise and preserve her is fickle and superficial."

Working in this abstract mode on a universal message uses a language that is devoid of cultural reference. Melanie's experience is extensive. She has taught for many years, is a partner in a design company and has been exhibiting her own work for eleven years or more.

Her experience is extensive. She has had a family and a career in education; she is a co-director of a design company and has been exhibiting her own work for eleven years or more.

'I currently work with pewter extending the possibilities of the metal into expressive forms. Much of my work is sculptural relief, suitable for the domestic or the corporate market. I use innovative methods to colour the metal and create different products. I am a Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and exhibit with them regularly.

Also I design for a company specialising in exciting creative constructions for the natural play environment - www.alastairguy.co.uk '

...and see www.axisweb.org/melanie guy - http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/melanie guy www.societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk - www.commissionacraftsman.com/melanie guy www.drawntothevalley.co.uk/melanie guy - www.swsculptors.co.uk/melanie guy www.marypenley.com/melanie guy - www.openspacegalleries.com/melanieguy

Selecting "slideshow" will enable you to see all of Melanie Guy's current work for sale. Clicking on the photo will bring up more details of the individual piece. To view her art in detail click on "portfolio". You will see that the paintings are arranged in sections - you can buy work on line or select "enquire" to make an appointment to view the work at their study or one of their representing galleries.

As a member of the isendyouthis.com Art Business Network, Melanie Guy is able to accept credit and debit card payments securely both on-line and from the studio.

If you wish to contact Melanie Guy then you can email them from the contact section of their website. You can also join their mailing list to ensure that you are kept informed of their work and receive invitations to any private viewings of exhibitions and shows.

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