Melissa Jones

I recently moved from Portland, Oregon, to Sebastopol, California, and I wanted to use materials from my move to create a body of work inspired by my new surroundings. The pieces I’ve made resemble shells or shrapnel and are constructed from moving boxes, consumer packaging, and old drawings and papers. These artworks reflect my consumer identity, forming a patchwork that resembles a shell-like skin, layering the products I consume. Rooted in experimentation and collage, these pieces serve as evidence of the products I engage with.