Conjuring Blue
The abstract painting boldly manifests ‘Conjuring Blue’ on reclaimed wood. Its tactile presence adding a natural dimension to its striking visual appeal. Amidst the wood's textured surface, the commanding presence of blue emerges as the undeniable focal point. Berman lands on blue paint with determination in this piece, and yet adds small twists of her individuality along the way. The significance of blue is echoing themes of spirituality, wisdom, and divine truth across cultures.Forming a sense of completeness to mix with the exuberance of life. Melanie Berman (b. Surrey, UK) lives and works in East Sussex and has Anglo Indian heritage. She graduated from the University for the Creative Arts with a BA in Painting (2008), and from Berkshire College of Art (1980) with a BA in Fashion Design. Most recently she exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy (2020, 2021, 2022) and the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy, London (2019, 2021, 2022 and selected 2024). Her work also featured in the Royal Academy Calendar 2021. She exhibited at Wells Art Contemporary Exhibition in 2021, Beep Painting Prize 2022, Bankley Open Exhibition 2022 and RHA selected 2023 Contemporary British Painting Long Listed 2023 The Ballinglen Art Foundation Biennial 2023/24 Jacksons Art Prize Judges choice: Huge Barclay 2024.