
SHANNON MELLO ARTS
Art. Nature. Repeat.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work delves into the blurred boundaries between land and sky, exploring the serene yet indecisive interplay of light, texture, and form. Using oil paint and encaustic, I create abstract landscapes inspired by the forces of geology and the elements that shape our world.
These paintings explore the edge—or the absence of it—between the natural and the human-made, between the solid and the ephemeral. Clouds drift across surfaces as echoes of transformation, while the earth’s contents and the sky’s expansiveness intertwine, revealing a relationship that is both dynamic and tranquil.
Through layers of color and texture, I aim to evoke the manipulation of light, the shifting of borders, and the fluidity of nature’s boundaries. My work is a meditation on the tension between what is grounded and what is boundless, a visual reflection of the beauty and ambiguity that exists within the world around us.
"Light Drift" oil on canvas, recently featured in Southwest Art Magazine. Available through Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO

GALLERY REPRESENTATION
GIVING BACK
Rocky Mountain Field Institute
Colorado's Nature speaks to me, moves me. If I am not painting or teaching, you will most likely find me and my family outdoors. You cannot beat the trails and open space this state has to offer.
This is why I give back to an organization who's purpose is based on conserving and protecting public lands in Southern Colorado. A portion of my proceeds are donated to RMFI, helping to support the education and restoration in our community. Find out more here about what RMFI does for our Rocky Mountain state.

