Melissa Hartley, The Rhythms of Nature, 2026
Oil on board, 23x28cm, framed
Melissa Hartley is a self taught artist living in the Blue Mountains with a background in graphic design working for 21 years in publishing in Sydney and Edinburgh.
Her works are an ode to the long tradition of Dutch still life painting. Still life contrasts with our lives today which are dynamic, moving and constantly shifting. They suspend time and remind us of our mortality and transience.
The isolating effect of deep black seems to heighten the vulnerability and seeming desire to place trust in the viewer. Concerned with its depiction of space, seeking a particular sense of void that seems to arise only in the nighttime, the black depth adds to the dream-like quality. Things start to manifest in the dark, our loves, our fears. This chiaroscuro effect is used for the sake of drama and the emotional impact it implies. Hauntingly beautiful, they contemplate space, time and the fragility of the human condition.
Melissa has been a finalist in many art prizes including The Kilgour Prize, Mosman Art Prize, EMSLA Still Life Awards and the North Sydney Art Prize winning the Award for Painting in 2017. More recently winning the 2D art prize at Blue Mountains ArtFest in 2024.
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Shipping & Collection
This artwork is available for collection from The Corner Store Gallery or can be shipped after the close of the exhibition on August 30 2026.
Small artworks can be delivered anywhere in Australia for a flat rate of $35, with an additional $5 per extra item purchased online. Simply select Small Artwork Australia Wide Flat Rate at checkout.
We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
As original artworks are unique, all sales are considered final. If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist.
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Melissa Hartley, The Rhythms of Nature, 2026
Oil on board, 23x28cm, framed
Melissa Hartley is a self taught artist living in the Blue Mountains with a background in graphic design working for 21 years in publishing in Sydney and Edinburgh.
Her works are an ode to the long tradition of Dutch still life painting. Still life contrasts with our lives today which are dynamic, moving and constantly shifting. They suspend time and remind us of our mortality and transience.
The isolating effect of deep black seems to heighten the vulnerability and seeming desire to place trust in the viewer. Concerned with its depiction of space, seeking a particular sense of void that seems to arise only in the nighttime, the black depth adds to the dream-like quality. Things start to manifest in the dark, our loves, our fears. This chiaroscuro effect is used for the sake of drama and the emotional impact it implies. Hauntingly beautiful, they contemplate space, time and the fragility of the human condition.
Melissa has been a finalist in many art prizes including The Kilgour Prize, Mosman Art Prize, EMSLA Still Life Awards and the North Sydney Art Prize winning the Award for Painting in 2017. More recently winning the 2D art prize at Blue Mountains ArtFest in 2024.
Contact us about personal payment plans and Layby.
Shipping & Collection
This artwork is available for collection from The Corner Store Gallery or can be shipped after the close of the exhibition on August 30 2026.
Small artworks can be delivered anywhere in Australia for a flat rate of $35, with an additional $5 per extra item purchased online. Simply select Small Artwork Australia Wide Flat Rate at checkout.
We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
As original artworks are unique, all sales are considered final. If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist.
For full details, please view our Shipping Policy or Refund Policy.
