Wild Flower - Original paintng mixed media inspired by the ceremonial adornment

inspired by the ceremonial adornment of the women of Papua

I am interested in celebrating other female creatives in this sector of society

Subject Mel Ree -  Artist/Poet/Actor

The colour saturation and detail is superb

Wild Flower - Original paintng mixed media inspired by the ceremonial adornmentAcrylic on cotton on canvas ready to hang 102 x 102cm Lester Prize portrait entry Subject Mel Ree Artist Poet Actor This painting is a celebration of the cultural diversity that makes up the vast population of Australia. Melanie Ree is of proud Papuan Australian descent. She is passionately involved in theatre and many of her performances explore the duality that lies within the women of the Pacific Diaspora. Her most recent collaboration with Black