Beach Combings - Fish - Mixed Media on Canvas 9'' x 12''

Deeply interested in the ways in which colors interrelate and coexist, Melanie Prapopoulos sets forth on a constant journey of artistic exploration.  She frequently experiments with a variety of mediums and techniques to produce works that question the status quo and stimulate others to do the same.  Working in a semi-abstract style with both traditional (oil and acrylic paint) and non-traditional (glitter, broken shards of mirrored glass) materials, Prapopoulos’ works range from subtle figurative to mysterious landscape.  While her works evidence the influence of the narrative, intriguingly, they never divulge the entire story.  Instead, they ask the viewer to work, and in turn, question the content set before them.  She employs dramatic, energetic gestural strokes to create a sense of heightened drama, which is further enhanced by her expert use of color.  Thick black outlines interplay against soft pastels and muddy earth tones, creating a visual and emotional tension that harks back to the etchings of 19th century artist Francisco de Goya.  Although her scenes are more understated, the evocative quality is the same: stirring to the mind and the spirit.

Currently residing in Greece, Melanie Prapopoulos has travelled widely throughout the world.  She holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.A. from the University of Indianapolis.

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