Melanie Meyer Artist

30/08/2026

Poetry of Stillness

A collection of miniature seascapes in oil on 12 x 12 cm stretched canvas.

I fill these small frames with brisk brushwork and palette knife textures, capturing the intense, atmospheric moods of coastal light and shadow.

The works evoke a sense of space, stillness, and emotional presence, arranged in geometric collage. My process-led, intuitive style often reveals themes that emerge unexpectedly, and I am always curious to discover what surfaces through the creative process.

14/07/2026

It was the worst flood in 100 years.

The rain began in distant mountains, water gathered over time, and the force was already building before the outcome was visible. What was already gathering.

I am happy to share that our family is safe and our special house remains standing (mostly).

Returning to the river to assess the damage and begin cleaning, I was struck by the resilience of our friends and neighbors along the Breede River valley as the community soldiers on through hardship and devastation with a calm strength. So many precious memories and items, stripped away by a wall of water.

But nature and life returns, small tracks and delicate spiderwebs, a storm cloud silver-lining.

02/07/2026

New work and new inspiration.

Some paintings finish, some wait.
Years later they ask for something more.
My work grows alongside me.

17/06/2026

“The Power to Release”
My latest work - mixed medium completed in gold and oils, on canvas.

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17/06/2026

16/06/2026

“Ancient Gathering of Memories”
Oil on canvas

09/05/2026

Sharing the creative process is a precious gift. Here are some beautiful moments from my week at the Calitzdorp Art Festival.

My upcoming art process retreat, Permission to Pause, still has slots available - a quiet, held space for those who feel more at home away from the noise. It will be a 5-day facilitated retreat, focused on process-led art-making, deep listening, and creative exploration, scheduled for September 2026. Follow the link for more.

21/04/2026

“Floral Cove is up and next to the family wall. So beautiful!! We’re so happy and it’s where we can always look at it!! Thank youuuu 😘🩷”

A pleasure to see this work delivered to this special couple.

🔗 Link in bio for commision 🖼️🎨

11/04/2026

Meet me at the Calitzdorp Art Festival 24 April — 3 May 2026
Sun. Art. People.

In collaboration with The Retreat at Groenfontein , I’ll be in a special artist residency as their festival artist — holding a quieter, process-led space.

This forms part of an ongoing relationship, including an exclusive Process Art Retreat: Permission to Pause (planned for September 2026).

available here:
https://melaniemeyer.co.za/retreat