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MELISSA SHEKINAH
MYSTIC EARTH
"Mystic Earth" is a semi abstract expressionism collection inspired by the wonders of nature during Melissa six-months residency in New Zealand. This body of work incorporates elements of the natural world, capturing the healing energy and profound vitality found within nature. Guided by intuition, the subconscious, and the unconscious, her creative process allows for a therapeutic flow, channeling powerful energies that resonate through each piece. This collection invites viewers to experience the essence of nature as a source of strength, tranquility and spiritual connection.
THERE IS HOPE
40cm x 80cm | Acrylic, Black Sand on Canvas
The painting captures a blend of textures and emotions through its black and gold abstract composition. The painting is painted at the black sand beach in New Zealand, creates a deep, grounding effect, evoking feelings of mystery and introspection.It serve as a reminder of resilience and the possibility of transformation amidst challenge.
SALT OF EARTH
50 cm x 70cm | Plaster of Paris, Arcylic on canvas
“Salt of the Earth” reflects a deep, symbolic connection to the biblical phrase from Matthew 5:13: “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” This passage is often interpreted as representing purity, preservation, and the essence of one’s character or purpose.
The painting captures this sentiment through its natural, earthy tones and textured landscape, evoking the grounded essence and raw beauty of salt and earth. It embodies the idea of being a humble yet vital presence—an element that enriches and sustains—while channeling a message of resilience, inner strength, and purpose.
FIRST SNOW
50cm x 70cm | Arcylic on Canvas
The painting “First Snow” captures the artist’s profound experience of witnessing snow for the first time in Southland, New Zealand. This work evokes a sense of purity, with the soft, white snow blanketing the landscape, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The clean lines and gentle hues reflect the quiet beauty of the snowy scene, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the stillness.
WHISPERS OF THE DEEP
70cm x 50cm | Arcylic, Rain on canvas
The organic forms and fluid textures suggest something emerging from within the depths, almost like shells, waves, or cosmic imprints in motion. It represent a moment of recognition — where something previously hidden becomes visible or felt, much like the subtle signs of life and movement that exist beneath the surface of the ocean or within the depths of our inner selves.
EMERALD REVERIE
40cm x 80cm | Mix Media on Canvas
The painting draws the viewer into a meditative space, reminiscent of the emerald gemstone’s rarity and allure. It reflects themes of uniqueness, new beginnings, and harmony, conveying the idea that true beauty, whether found in nature or within an individual, is a precious rarity.
A WALK IN NATURE WALKS THE SOUL BACK HOME
50 cm x 70cm | Mix media on canvas
This painting draws inspiration from the tranquility and grounding energy found during a forest trek in South New Zealand. The interplay of various green hues and organic textures evokes the sensory experience of trekking through dense foliage. Through its layers, the painting invites viewers to journey inward, finding peace, balance, and a sense of belonging in nature’s embrace.
LET THE GREEN SING AND THE YELLOW DANCE
50 cm x 70cm | Mix media on canvas
This painting captures the vibrant, untamed spirit of nature in New Zealand, painted during artist’s first solo camping at the northland camping ground. The work embodies a sense of presence—an invitation to fully immerse oneself in the moment, savoring nature’s harmonious colors and textures, a moment of self-discovery and connection with the natural world.
STRENGTH IN WILDERNESS
100 cm x 120cm | Mix media on canvas
“Strength in Wilderness” captures the raw, unfiltered power of nature as witnessed in the landscapes of New Zealand. Through expressive textures and dynamic forms, the painting embodies the spirit of resilience found within the wild. It invites viewers to discover that same strength within themselves, resonating with an energy that is both grounding and liberating.
CALLINGS OF THE WIND
50cm x 70cm | Mix Media on canvas
“Callings of the Wind” captures the powerful essence of nature experienced during a memorable first wild camping journey at Big River in South Island, New Zealand. This piece not only reflects the external landscape but also evokes the artist’s internal landscape—her response to the raw, untamed forces of nature.
50cm x 80cm | Arcylic on canvas
OCEAN'S GIFT
“Ocean’s Gift” is a powerful tribute to the ocean’s vital, life-sustaining presence, symbolizing its beauty and generosity. The painting not only captures the mesmerizing depths and fluid movement of the waves but also embodies the life-giving force of the ocean.
WINTER'S CALLING
77cm x 100cm | Arcylic, Snow, Spring Water
The painting evokes the quiet, yet powerful presence of a deep winter scene, capturing the raw and untamed essence of South New Zealand’s wild snow-covered landscapes. The fluidity of the blues, ranging from icy light tones, silver to deeper indigos, mirrors the silent strength of nature in the colder months. The textures created by using actual snow as part of the painting process add an authentic and visceral connection to the environment, allowing nature itself to leave its imprint on the canvas.
The unconscious movement, guided by intuition rather than strict planning, reflects the wild, unbound nature of winter scene, the way snow moves unpredictably across a barren landscape. This allows for a sense of surrender to the moment, where the artist is guided by both external elements (snow, wind, sun) and internal, intuitive impulses.
OCEAN OF THE SOUL
50cm x 70cm | Arcylic, Sand, Rain on Canvas
“Ocean of the Soul” reflects the concept of an open, expansive emotional landscape, where the sky and sea represent the boundless capacity of the human heart. The painting is painted on the Uretiti beach, North Newzealand. It incorporates the practice of forgiveness, conveying that forgiveness is an ongoing process—vast and mysterious like the sea and sky—where emotions flow but ultimately merge into something larger and more profound.
HEART OF MAGNOLIA
60cm x 80cm | Mix Media on Canvas
Magnolias have long been symbols of endurance and beauty, thriving through different climates and circumstances. The painting seems to encapsulate this by balancing both softness and strength through its colors and textures. It is inviting the viewer into a safe space, one where emotions can be explored gently, allowing for healing and introspection.
WHISPERS OF WINTER
100cm x 100cm | Mix Medium
Whispers of Winter captures the quiet beauty of a winter landscape, with swirling shades of blue and white evoking the graceful movement of snow and wind across a vast expanse. It portrays the serene yet powerful rhythm of nature during the cold season—a harmonious balance of stillness and energy, silence and motion. The artwork invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the purity and tranquility of a snowy winter scene.
ELEMENTAL SYMPHONY
100cm x 100cm| Mix Media on Canvas
“Elemental Symphony” This painting appears to be the culmination of the artist’s creative journey, a final piece that brings together elements from various landscapes, symbolic of the earth’s diverse terrains. The blend of vibrant colors and organic textures creates a “remix” of nature’s forms, merging oceans, mountains, and land into one interconnected scene. As the concluding piece in the collection, this artwork encapsulates the essence of the artist’s exploration of nature, capturing the beauty, strength, and harmony found across landscapes. It serves as an appreciation of nature as a unified, living canvas.
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