Meandering
D'art Gallery Denver
900 Santa Fe Dr.
I have spent countless hours exploring farms and open spaces, letting nature guide my artistic vision and deepening my connection to the land my ancestors once farmed.
Meandering features a series of abstract encaustic paintings featuring handmade natural inks harvest from the farms as well as other ink. It was inspired by my weekly visits to farms on the Eastern Plains. Layers of wax and pigment reflect the history, soil, and farming practices that define this region.
The plants of this landscape profoundly influence my work. Abstract lines in these pieces echo the fluid, meditative experience of reconnecting with the land while honoring its enduring stories.
Meandering features a series of abstract encaustic paintings featuring handmade natural inks harvest from the farms as well as other ink. It was inspired by my weekly visits to farms on the Eastern Plains. Layers of wax and pigment reflect the history, soil, and farming practices that define this region.
The plants of this landscape profoundly influence my work. Abstract lines in these pieces echo the fluid, meditative experience of reconnecting with the land while honoring its enduring stories.
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Dust To Apples
"Dust to Apples" is an innovative community-based land art project that reimagines the concept of "working the land" by transforming plants and minerals found on the Colorado Plains into captivating artworks. Rooted in the rich heritage of Melody Epperson's great-grandparents, who were both Colorado Homesteaders and farmers, this project aims to engage with landowners and open spaces. It aims to reconnect us to the land and better understand the meaning of “working the land”.
The project will take place over two growing seasons with the culmination being an exhibition of Epperson’s art as well as documentation of the process.
The project will take place over two growing seasons with the culmination being an exhibition of Epperson’s art as well as documentation of the process.
Tree Tales
This public art installation took place in two parks in Colorado, La Alma/Lincoln Park and Rotella Park. The installations were up throughout 2023.
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