Melissa Jones

Biography

Melissa Jones is an interdisciplinary artist, herbalist, and compassionate educator in the Pacific Northwest. Her work incorporates natural and reclaimed materials, aligning with her values related to conscious consumption, humanitarian efforts, and ecological responsibility.

Intentional about materials and consumption, Melissa often sets constraints on how she sources, reuses, and repurposes items from her surroundings. She prioritizes repurposing materials over purchasing new ones. Her work often engages with the natural world, a significant source of solace, and directly incorporates moss, plant matter, and discarded branches.

Her work is also significantly informed by her participation in local activism. She spent two years as the artist-in-residence for the North Bay Organizing Project, collaborating with the community to create art installations that raise awareness of the housing crisis and immigration rights.

With 15 years of teaching experience, Melissa designs curricula that foster supportive communities for artists, emphasizing personal expression and holistic teaching methods.

Melissa earned a BFA at Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA at Pacific Northwest College of Art. She has exhibited work at the Corcoran Gallery in Santa Monica, as well as throughout Sonoma County and Portland, Oregon.

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