Our story
© Courtesy of Hillary Olson, 2018.
Mélissa Mourez (b. 1994) is an emerging artist who works in photography and painting. Based in Trenton, Ontario, she holds a M.A. in Photography Preservation and Collections Management from Toronto Metropolitan University (2023) and a B.F.A. from the University of Ottawa (2017). She received the Paradigm(e) Award and Louise Perry Scholarship in 2017 and has since participated in an artist residency abroad (2018). Her artworks were included in group exhibitions, and can be found in private collections in Canada and the United States.
The primary concerns of my photography practice are identity, memory, and culture. Each portfolio is a series that explores the concept of familiar spaces. I investigate these spaces through walks, travels, and by observing one location for a given time. Capturing moments I have seen within these landscapes allows me to create a physical entity onto which my memories become attached. When displayed, I use the space between images as a visual device that encourages contemplation of the missing moments that can only be filled by memory.
My painting practice stems from the need to self-reflect. By combining gestural movements with neutral tones, my process helps me find peace during unsettling or overwhelming moments.
I couldn’t help but smile, oil on canvas, 6 x 6 in. (15.24 x 15.24 cm), 2020 © Mélissa Mourez
Consideration for everything we create
After 10+ years as a creative, Mélissa strives to make meaningful connections with clients by considering their stories.
When it comes to card-making, she offers the potential for an additional gift — flowers. Merging two of her great passions — art and nature — her greeting cards include wildflower seed papers made from recycled materials. These serve as considerate ways to share kind words with the people you cherish the most. Her cards can then be planted to give back to nature (and attract butterflies, dragonflies, and bees).
Mélissa’s appreciation for archival materials also largely influences her product selection. She considers everything from canvas, paint and/or ink pigment, and paper quality. By supporting her practice, you invest in original artworks made special for you and your forever home.
products
Here you’ll find everything from hand-drawn cards to linoleum print designs on beautiful hand-made paper imported from Ottawa (plantable cards) and Italy.
Are you looking for that perfect painting to tie your whole space together? Click below to see a selection of Mélissa’s paintings.
Services
We offer collaborative experiences to create paintings based on your lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore different concepts and create a custom painting made just for you!
Are you planning a special event? Are you in need of invitations and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered — Mélissa will take care of the whole process and create beautiful designs for the occasion!