A personal introduction
It takes courage to change, and change is something that I have pursued throughout my life as much as making art. A passion for paper has defined the majority of my work – whether it be collage, printmaking, watercolours or comics. My obsession with pop and counterculture, along with a dedication to social change are all things that I embrace as an artist.
Artist Bio
Originally from Australia, Melissa Corbett lives in Spain and has recently exhibited a range of pieces in the Spanish cities of Madrid and Cuenca. Working across a variety of mediums – printmaking, painting, comics, collage and drawing; the artists’ work has been described as “whimsical” while engaging with contemporary issues and social movements.
Melissa recently finished a Master in Arts Practice and Visual Culture at UCLM University (Spain). The comic zine “I’m Too Guiri For You” is the outcome of her research into autobiographical comics.
Through her recent major works, “Dead River” and “Hotter Than Hell” Melissa has been exploring the effects of environmental degradation and climate change in her country of origin. In Australia, Melissa studied screen printing at Monash University and exhibited works in group exhibitions in Melbourne.