Melanie Norman is an abstract artist whose work is deeply personal, drawn from memories, emotions, and the quiet transformations that shape us. Warm childhood moments, the wonder of imagination, and life’s evolving journey all weave into her work, creating pieces that feel both nostalgic and dreamlike.
Painting is an intuitive process for Melanie—a way of uncovering unseen connections and emotions that words often fail to capture. She embraces soft textures, delicate hues, and thoughtful contrasts, allowing each piece to unfold organically. Enchantment plays a key role in her work, not as fantasy, but as a reflection of the magic found in everyday moments—the fleeting, the forgotten, the deeply felt.
Through her art, Melanie invites viewers to step into spaces that blur the line between memory and possibility, reality and reverie. Each painting is a quiet invitation to pause, feel, and find meaning in the in-between.
Materials & Process
Melanie works predominantly with acrylic on paper and canvas, allowing for fluid experimentation and layered depth in her compositions.
Thank you so much Melanie, I could not be happier with the pieces you have created for my home.
Peter, Newcastle NSW
Residencies & Exhibitions
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Nobbys Lighthouse 2024
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"Pieces of Me", Hudson Street Hum, Newcastle, 2024
A solo exhibition that explored personal themes of healing, introspection, and connection to nature through abstract works in acrylic. -
"Clouds", Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle, 2024
Participated in a group exhibition exploring atmospheric and ethereal interpretations of clouds through abstract compositions.Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize, Newcastle 2024. Newcastle Art Space
Aspire Gallery “Footsquare” Exhibition 2024
Leslie Duffin’s “Patchwork” Exhibition at The Curator Incubator 2024
Exhibited at ‘Aaron Framed It’, Georgetown 2024 - 2025
Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne 2024
Aspire Gallery “Petite Pieces” Exhibition 2025, starts March 2025.
Upcoming:
New Artists Collective – Group Show, at The Owen’s Collective, Islington.
Opening night 28th March, 2025.
Melanie Norman is set to unveil a new body of work, marking an exciting evolution in her artistic journey.
This soon to be revealed collection delves into themes of nostalgia, wonder, and imagination, drawing inspiration from childhood memories and storytelling. Through expressive layers and delicate textures, Melanie invites viewers into a world where emotion and memory intertwine.
Also coming soon: Resident artist at Merewether Atelier, with work coming soon, including monthly creative abstract art workshops. Private or semi private small groups up to 5 people.
Awards & Recognition
Semi-finalist, Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize, Newcastle, 2024 - Recognised for a work that showcased resilience and emotional expression in response to personal experiences.
Finalist, Aspire Gallery Brisbane, “Foot Square” Art Prize 2024
Finalist Aspire Gallery Brisbane, “Petite Pieces” Art Prize 2025