“Melissa’s work benefits from her wide knowledge of therapeutic practices and her deep understanding of intercultural relationships across languages and backgrounds. The hallmark of her activity is joyful and empathic play where content is constantly exchanged and developed.”
- Enrico Palandri | Author & Academic Unversità Ca’Foscara Venezia
Creative Collaborations
Melissa has participated in countless collaborations, here are some recent co-creations:
Collab x Jake Barnett • Poetry Book Cover Art
Collab x Jill Lindsey • Inspirational & Therapeutic Card Deck
Collab x Nada Surf • Album Cover Art
Collab x Goldie’s Natural Beauty • Creative Spark Candle Label
Collab x Head Hi • Sculpted Lamp
Collab x Truc-Anh • Interpretive essay for artist book
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Fun Extras
Artwork made as a gift for Brooklyn wine bar Entre Nous
Creative Community
Throughout her life and career Melissa has enjoyed being an active member of various creative communities in Boston, NYC, London, Los Angeles, Paris. In retrospect, these communities helped to define their respective eras : particularly the 1980s, 1990’s & early 2000s.
A few recent selections:
Featured in video Reclaiming the Feminine by filmmaker Mai Hua
Ad for Le Jardin Retrouvé perfume Women’s Inner Gardens
Occasional Muse for the new clothing line by Stacy London
Participant in the Dreamchain Project by Clara Feder
In music video celebrating Women’s Circles by Coralie Clement
Cameo in short film A Day of Lucidity by the Barbault Sisters
Conferences & Events:
An active supporter of informational and educational endeavors, Melissa has attended and participated in numerous professional gatherings.
A few recent selections:
Die Digitale Conference - Keynoting a session at a Digital Overload Symposium in Düsseldorf on overcoming tech addiction.
Neue House - Moderating a discussion for the documentary film Make Me A Man with filmmakers Jerry Hyde and Mai Hua, author Sebastian Junger and playwright Barbara Hammond.
DLD Conference - Translating for French author Catherine Millet. Discussion on overcoming gender stereotypes and liberating sexual freedom.
Baruch Performing Arts Center - Moderating a discussion with playwright Barbara Hammond on the occasion of the premiere of her play Terra Firma.
S+ Superhero Sessions - Moderating a series of talks with various creative minds for Seymour Projects.