Dancing The Night Away Original Art by Mellisuga
Mixed Media
Framed 102cm x 78cm
This enchanting mixed media composition showcases Mellisuga's masterful blend of movement and luminosity. The piece features electric blue hummingbirds performing an aerial ballet against a dramatic backdrop of deep teal and gold leaf, creating a nocturnal atmosphere alive with motion.
Mellisuga's distinctive style is evident in her precise rendering of the birds combined with her experimental background techniques. Her careful attention to the contrast between the vibrant birds and rich metallic background, enhanced by dynamic paint drips, creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, suggesting a magical midnight dance of nature's most graceful performers.
About The Artist
Mellisuga is a contemporary artist based in rural Norfolk, whose work celebrates the enchanting beauty of hummingbirds through mixed media compositions. Drawing inspiration from her family connections in America, she captures these vibrant creatures on camera during her visits, using these photographs alongside her imagination to create her distinctive pieces.
Her artistic process combines precise bird portraiture with experimental backgrounds, incorporating various materials including gold and copper leaf to achieve unique textural effects. Each piece showcases the individual character and iridescent coloring of these remarkable birds, while her dynamic backgrounds ensure that every artwork is one-of-a-kind.
Working from her home studio after early morning coastal walks with her dog, Mellisuga finds inspiration in both her immediate Norfolk surroundings and her American hummingbird encounters. Her work reflects her deep appreciation for these magical creatures, translating their delicate beauty and vivid coloring into striking mixed media compositions that capture their peaceful yet dynamic nature.
