Melanie West has been published in the Austin Chronicle, the Texas Observer,
Santa Fe Reporter, Pasatiempo, Create Magazine,
THE Magazine, and Santa Fe Focus. Some of her clients include Synergy Video
Series, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic,
South by Southwest Music and Film Festival, Mary Sidney Society, Yoga Yoga,
Santa Fe Farmer's Market,
Center for Contemporary Arts and Palo Duro Records.
Follow this link to a catalog of Melanie's Film Projects.
MELANIE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY
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Melanie West is
part of a group show benefiting a local Austin Art Gallery. Her portrait
of Molly Ivins is on display at the gallery until October 1, 2005 along
with a collection of sculptures, paintings and photography from various
artists.
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fine art sale and silent auction to benefit Women and Their Work Gallery Reception September 15, 2005 6 PM to 8:30 PM. The show runs from September 15-October 1, 2005. Mon-Fri 9-5 and Sat 12-4 1710 Lavaca St. Austin, Texas (512) 477-1064 www.womenandtheirwork.org |
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The Bosque Conservatory Photo Guild presents Ave Bonar was the juror for this show in which |
The exhibit opens on February 19th 2005 and will be up through March 12th
2005.
Artists' Talk February 19 : 6 to 7pm
Reception February 19 : 7 to 9pm
Location 701 Tillery Street, Suite A-3
512-472-3349
www.idea-art.org
Gallery Hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday from noon-2pm and Saturday by appointment.
Artists involved Monica Church, Melanie West, Shylah Smithey, Jennifer Schlesinger,
Hannah Neal,
Amy Holmes George, Sheila Ernst-Bifano, Sharon Neel-Bangley, Teresa Franks,
Marguerite Garth,
Marcella Hackbardt, Elise Nicol, Stephanie Routh and Colleen Choquette-Raphael.
Juror Tina Weitz
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People and Places
Black and White Photography by Melanie West Santa Fean Melanie West will present a selection of her Black and White photographs in the Tybie Davis Satin Gallery on the second floor of the Santa Fe Public Library. The Library is located at 145 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico. Phone number (505) 955-6781. The show will run from December 2 - 31, 2004. Monday-Thursday 10AM-9PM Friday-Saturday 10AM-6PM Sunday 1PM-5PM |
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Please join us for the artist reception on Thursday,
December 2, 2004 6:30-8:00 PM Special screening during the reception
of short films by Melanie.
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Cultural Arts Division
- Art in Public Places Art
in Public Places Displays Photography from Local Artist at City Hall AUSTIN,
TX: In its series of rotating
exhibitions of work from local artists and organizations, the City of
Austin’s Art in Public Places program will showcase Melanie West’s photos
of the culture and personality of Austin and beyond. Her pieces will be shown at the City’s Municipal
Building, located at 124 W. 8th Street. Opening on August 16, 2004, the exhibit will
run through late November, 2004. Contact
Meghan Turner, AIPP Coordinator, at 974-9314, for an appointment to
view the work. West’s
photographs explore moments ranging from a night at an Austin bingo
hall, to dancing at Club 21 in Uhland, Texas.
Her portrait of Molly Ivins shows the notable Texas author with
head thrown back in laughter. Informed by a background in media and politics,
West’s photography reveals stories and subtle human gestures. A playful respect for both formalism and chance
remains at the heart of all her work. West
was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and moved to Austin in
1994. A photographer and filmmaker,
her work in both mediums has been influenced by her large family, plenty
of dancing and music, a respect and ability for work with one’s hands
and the desert space around her. She
also has experience in music and radio production, working on Jim Hightower’s
radio show and with such well-known musicians as Arlo Guthrie, Flaco
Jimenez and Johnny Gimble through the programs of Texas Folklife Resources.
She directs
her own experimental short films and documentaries, and her projects
have screened at SXSW, CinemaTexas, the Santa Fe Film Festival, SWAMP/FotoFest
at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Flicker, the Dallas Video Festival,
Austin Cinemaker Co-op, Rural Route Festival, and Lady Fest.
Her collaborative short, Art Car, was included in Cinemaker’s
selection of favorites for 2000. More
information on West and samples from her portfolio are available on
her website, at www.swervepictures.com/melaniewest. The City
of Austin’s Art in Public Places acquires and maintains works of art
for City facilities and parks through commissions, donations and loans
for the cultural enrichment of Austin’s community.
AIPP is part of the Cultural Arts Division within the City of
Austin’s Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office.
For more information on Art in Public Places, visit www.cityofaustin.org/aipp or contact
Megan Weiler, Administrator, at 974-9312. |
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