Artists

Address: Cysgod y Coed, Llanfor, Y Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7DU

Phone: 01678 520036 Website: www.melaniewilliams.net Email: melaniewilliams.art@btinternet.com

Mel uses the ancient Greek art form of encaustic and sometimes mixed media. “My medium of choice is encaustic wax I use hot and cold tools to create unique work. Hot wax, fire and pigments is magical. I find painting with wax has so many dimensions - individual layers of medium can be translucent and shiny or rugged and gnarled. I so enjoy the complexity of this medium.” Melanie sets down layers of pure beeswax, damar resin and pigments to create texture and a weave of wax. Melanie says “When I wield the blow torch over the wax I am totally absorbed by the process. The wax flows organically in mysterious ways and I am inspired and excited by the unpredictability of the results. Its alchemy with fire!” Mel also runs workshops in her studio at home in Bala.

Melanie’s artwork has been showcased on the ITV Wales Coast and Country programme.

Exhibitions:

Pas Glyn y Weddw ‘The Welsh Collection’ Imago Mundi, Benetton Foundation Erwood Station Gallery Oriel Tan yr Hall Gallery Bala Artworks, Aberdyfi Helfa Gelf Artworks II, Bews y Coed