Melissa Staiger

“The broad arc of a rainbow represents a symbol of awe and good fortune around the world. The sun hits the water droplets, and a series of ordered colors appear laying side by side. I embrace the hard edge and methodically assemble and arrange gestures, shapes, and lines. The layering textures and structures create collages and sculptural paintings with acrylic paint. Paint brush size sets the parameters for the chromatic forms. I see an array of ways to create compositions. Each painting takes me a step further into unknown territories and new ideas. It’s a process of exploring, which much like following a rainbow, doesn’t offer an end, but a fruitful journey.”
-Melissa Staiger