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Mella Kelly
Mella Kelly expressively tells a story, transports and captivates. In impasto acrylic strokes and oil landscapes, in her delicate watercolours and vibrant collage, by swiping digital paint strokes across her iPhone and carving charcoal arches on paper, Mel captures the paradox of both the human form and nature’s wildness: the interweaving of dark and light, solemnity and joy, the evocative and provocative.
After a sabbatical exploring the world without brushes, she has now returned to the studio—soulfully stirred, paint in flow, art back on show.
Curiosity and exploration of the world–people, places, philosophy and creative expression–keeps Mel’s heart beating, her daily practice to immerse in all elements of the arts. Whether it is developing a painting, mastering a piece of writing, cultivating community or delving deep into conversation, she welcomes the opportunity for expression and invites others to share their own view of life, the arts and offering their gifts to others.
Do get in touch…for commissions, to share your reflections on Mella’s pieces, to connect and, perhaps, collaborate on projects. Opportunities are endless (to borrow from Voltaire) in this best of all possible worlds.
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Mella Kelly: Weaving Storytelling into Multimedia Art
“Women: Archetypes, Love & Body”
Saturday, 5th – Sunday, 20th September 2026
Open Studios @ Collective Gallery, Holywell Hill, St Albans
12pm-6pm (Monday-Friday) & 11am-5pm (Saturday & Sunday)
https://www.collectivegallery.co.uk/
Women in art can fascinate, enthral, stir the senses and provoke–whether as the subject or the creator.
As a multimedia artist and writer, also working directly with women across the world to empower and connect in communities, the creation of Mella Kelly’s Open Studios at Collective Gallery from 5th-20th September encourages you to come experience women through a range of vantage points and mediums. Whether printed aside a painting or subtly woven onto a canvas, there is always a story to tell.
This exhibition, “Women: Archetypes, Love & Body”, invites the visitor to enter a transformed gallery representing Mel’s own garden studio: step into the surrounding greenery on the walls, the windows beckoning flowerbeds, the beautifully-framed pieces and the half-finished charcoal sketches. Come speak to the artist, gaze at the human form and ask questions. There will be vibrant collage, impasto oils/acrylics, watercolours and ink.
Undeniably, art continues to capture the many facets of women: in motion, in everyday life and in fashion, in history and mythology. This exhibition takes you on a journey, alongside the story, and aims to leave you stirred, curious, connected, informed, hopeful and, ideally, with a fresh respect and insight into women, as much as this limited space can offer.
After your visit, perhaps ask yourself: how else can I artistically celebrate women with compassion and in solidarity? At the root of these questions is love and curiosity…the rest is simply enjoying art!