about
| BIO: |
| I grew up in a somewhat quiet neighborhood in Southern California. At night, the empty streets were washed in an orange glow; the air stagnant, but charged with limitless potential. I sought out the enigmatic and obscure, fascinated by the extremeties hidden in the cracks of suburbia. As a film student, I focused heavily on composition, light and shadow. These projects had a profound effect on my drawings. When I started painting, I felt pulled towards more uncontrollable materials. Mixed media provides its own challenges and creates spontaneity. My intent is to harness these chaotic elements and bring them into a new visual language with a sense of narrative. EDUCATION: - B.A. Illustration, California State University Northridge GROUP SHOWS: - 2010, "Haunted" The ARTery, Costa Mesa, CA - 2008, “Eclectic Dreams” CSUN West Gallery, Northridge, CA PRESS: Interview with OC Arts and Culture online magazine - http://ocartsandculture.com/2011/01/artist-spotlight-chris-melgar/ |
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