The Storybook Collection

Melanie Norman’s latest body of work, The Storybook Collection, is a deeply personal exploration of memory, imagination, and nostalgia. Sparked by her involvement in the next Newcastle Artists Collective exhibition next month, this collection expands beyond a single show, capturing the fairytale-like wonder of childhood and the way those stories continue to shape us.

Each piece in The Storybook Collection is a reflection on the past—not just as a place to revisit, but as a guiding force, an unseen map that helps us navigate the present. Blurring the lines between dream and reality, Melanie’s work invites viewers to step into a world of soft echoes and whispered stories, where memories feel both distant and alive.

Some works from this collection will debut in the show, but this is just the beginning of a much larger journey—one that Melanie is excited to share in the weeks ahead.