Melissa’s practice is shaped by a philosophical grounding in the slow movement and the intimate. These modes of practice inform each other, and incorporate whatever medium suits at the time.
In addition to building an international creative practice interested in participatory forms - this includes strategy as art, and making spaces for others to connect and be creative, active and social. A vital focus of the work and practice is collaboration, as a creative practitioner and also as a creative executive.
In addition to holding a Masters in Creative Industries (University of Newcastle, 2024), Melissa is also certified in mindfulness meditation teaching, Yin Yoga teacher training, is a trained raw food chef and holds a graduate degree in Wellness (Health Science) through RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia), fields she brings into a holistic approach to art making, and being in the world.
Melissa was a Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Fellowship recipient as part of the Asialink Leaders Program, 2021/22 and is was a peer with Creative Australia (2021-2024).
In 2024 Melissa was made an Adjunct Senior Industry Fellow at RMIT School of Art (2024-2027).
Melissa sits on a number of cultural boards, advisory committees and acts within advocacy and consultancy across sectors.
You can see more about Melissa’s professional profile here, Linkedin.
