A panorama I created of Melissa working in her Canopy studio back in 2013.
“Austin-based artist Melissa Borrell creates kinetic, architectural sculptures and immersive environments that surprise and delight while striving to inspire participants to see the world in a new way. Using light, shadow and movement, she creates artwork and spaces that encourage viewers slow down, wonder and smile. Fascinated by math, geometry, nature, technology and architectural forms, Melissa’s work is sophisticated yet playful. With an engineering mind and a delicate aesthetic, Melissa combines materials and shapes in a unique way to create environments that illuminate the things that she finds awe-inspiring.”
Melissa Borrell is a multi-talented, savvy, and successful artist that I have known for many years. She was my neighbor in the studio next to mine at Canopy, and I think that is where we met. I’ve always been impressed with how she uses technology to create her various styles of work and her expert use of line, shape, and especially color!
She creates pieces as small as earrings and other jewelry all the way up to public and private art installations and murals.
She has thankfully chosen me to photograph her work many times, so I wanted to take this opportunity to share something about her and a selection of my favorite images of her work.
It’s not always easy to capture artwork and accurately translate how it feels to see it in person. But it is a challenge that I enjoy very much since I love working with and helping artists document their work at a high quality. They look more professional and can share it and grow their portfolio. With Melissa’s art, it’s fun because each piece is quite interesting and unique as is the placement. Her clients luckily have great taste and foresight commissioning her to create something that will brighten and enhance their space.
Be sure to check out her website to see more of her work with descriptions, and a link to her pop out jewelry line. www.melissaborrell.com
