755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14626

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Opening reception for senior Thesis Show: Birefringence

Artist talk from Gabrielle 

Free food and drinks! 

Artist Statement:

Gabrielle Meli’s work is centered on geology and viewing the world through a geological lens. Her recent work tackles the struggles many women pursuing careers in science face, as many of these fields are male dominated. She explores the unconventional beauty in geologic field work while bringing to light inequalities, both past and present, women geologists have overcome.

Primarily working with acrylic paint, screen printing, and fiber arts, Meli adds personal touches and interactive elements to her work that cannot be translated simply through photographic replication. Her work in acrylic is bold and she favors bright color palettes to mimic the vibrancy of rocks viewed from under a microscope. In some of her most recent work, Meli utilizes ink made from materials found in her field work. Incorporating materials from her other academic discipline is important to her because it bridges the gap between the arts and sciences, encouraging viewers to expand their creative bubble. 

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