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Melissa Keslake is a self-taught 35mm film photographer and artist hailing from Townsville, a small town in North Queensland, Australia. Her journey into the world of photography began with a profound passion for capturing the raw female form, often utilising backdrops as captivating as the models. Over the past decade, Melissa has dedicated herself to refining her signature photography style and vision, drawing inspiration from her personal experiences, attraction, art, travels, vintage magazines, beauty and the stories of those around her. This eclectic mix of influences culminated in a unique artistic vision is what sets her work apart.Melissa's inaugural series of mixed-media fine artworks seamlessly blend her own captivating film photography images with the chaos of acrylic paint, pigments and inks.

As time passed, she came to recognise a profound significance within her images, transcending mere sexualization and visual gratification. Each body, every form, became a conduit for compelling narratives, leading her to grasp the profound potency of empowerment and liberation as a message.

At the heart of Melissa's artistic journey lies a deep drive and commitment to using her craft as a platform for encouraging confidence, self-expression, and just simply owning who you are. In a world that often objectifies and commodifies the female form, she views art as a powerful tool for reclaiming both bodies, stories and narrative.
Today, Melissa continues to produce alluring images from locations around Victoria and Australia, turning them into works of art from her small home studio in Melbourne, where she invites audiences to explore the beauty and complexity of the human experience through her evocative imagery.

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PAST ARTISTS

KATE CARNEGIE

Our Newest Creative resident is Kate Carnegie. Her art is now up around the venue for sale.

Kate Carnegie is a Melbourne-based artist working across various mediums. Adopting a multidimensional approach to her work; Kate aims to explore the dialogue between fashion and art through her practices of painting, drawing, photography and collage. Kate was formally trained with a BA in Fashion Design at RMIT University and a BA in Fine Art at Central St Martins in London and embraces an interdisciplinary attitude to making art.

Based in NYC for over 9 years before the outbreak of COVID-19, Kate worked as a Freelance Fashion Director and Consultant, collaborating with renowned global fashion brands, celebrities and publications. Kate’s extensive global client list includes; Nike, Adidas, Apple, SSENSE, Armani, H&M, L’oreal, Maybelline, Bloomingdales, V-Files, Moda Operandi, RE/DONE, HVISK, and Di$count Universe. Renowned and respected equally for her art and innovative fashion images, Kate’s editorial work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, V Magazine, VMAN, Document Journal, i-D magazine, CR Fashion Book, New York Magazine, Oyster, Russh, Wonderland and Lampoon magazine. Kate’s background in fashion informs her work and process, giving Kate’s work a dimensionality and a unique take on creating ‘portrait’ work. Kate’s work is often layered and dynamic, adopting a playful and experimental approach in her method. There is an element of unpredictability and depth to her work which can be attributed to Kate’s unique skill set and diverse career.

Kate has held three solo exhibitions to date (Melbourne and NYC) and has participated in multiple group art shows; one hosted at the New Museum on Bowery in NYC. Kate is available for commissions and has created various site-specific, large-scale publicworks for reputable NYC restaurants and bars.

COURTNEY

Courtney’s artistic focus revolves around an evident admiration for the man-made and natural forms present in every environment, emphasizing the inherent beauty found in the interplay between light and shadow, hard and soft lines, interiors and exteriors as well as shapes and textures. Her photographs are often atmospheric and moody, with a sense of depth and texture that highlights the intricacies of her subjects.

Courtney photographs with integrity, respect and knowledge of her subjects layering emotion with structural honesty to engage thought-provoking interactions.

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JACKSON

Cassisy Jackson is a contemporary artist and student of art therapy based on the Coal Coast, Aus. An innovative creator with a mind of eternal inspiration. Taking her art practice into a community driven space with her healing arts, collective, ABHAY STUDIOS, A hub for all things expressive movement, creativity and freedom.

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