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Melissa

Colours are what keep me alive

About Me

Melissa Ede. Abstract painter. Originally used geometric abstraction to depict views from windows.
Website: http://www.melissaede.co.uk

My Interests

Abstract painting, bright colours, rectangles, straight lines, texture, windows, concrete slabs, colourful paintings, contrasting colours, clashing colours, bold paintings, geometric abstraction in art, pop art, BRMC, Peter Halley, chrome things, glass, purple, 1920s fashion, art deco, slouch bags, shorts n tights, shoes, flapper beads, flourescent colours, badges, patent, pvc, colourful nail varnish, scarfs, coca cola, chocolate, dressing up, spangly things, ties, stripes, bass sounds, dancing, gigs, feather boas, kitsch things, Kiliwatch bags and I am total sucker for all crafty things that are a bit different, I have way too much jewellery!

I'd like to meet:

Creative people

Heroes:

Peter Halley, Piet Mondrian, Sarah Morris, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Edward Hopper, Gordon Matta-Clark, Sophie Smallhorn, Tamara De Lempicka, Frida Kahlo, George Tooker, Ross Bleckner, Man Ray, Berenice Abbott, Charles Biederman, Burgoyne Diller, Dan Flavin, Jenny Holzer, Louis Lozowick, Claes Oldenburg, Lee Miller, Sandra Blow, Andreas Gursky, The Bechers, Torsten Hoffman