https://www.melreese.com/@melaniereesehttps://artinres.com/artists/mel-reeseI am an observational artist inspired by formalism. Lines, shapes, colors, and textures are as central to my work as is the process of creating them. A complex layering of these abstract elements allows my work to be representational.My most recent series of paintings is inspired by nature. I methodically build up sheer layers of monochromatic forms. Each new layer is informed by all the previous layers. This process gives the painting a sculptural element as well as a sense of depth. Observations are simplified––distilling the essence of these natural forms reflects nature’s tendency to remove the extraneous.

-Investor Relations: Act as liaison between Managing Partner and clients, investors, vendors, etc.-Administration: Assist with all fund administrative tasks including: investor paperwork, fund document filings, third-party marketers, etc.-Assist with meeting coordination including materials, scheduling, etc.-Ad-hoc research-Oversee special projects for Managing Partner-Attend to confidential information-Manage travel arrangements, domestic and international-Answer, screen, and route phone calls and emails-Handle all partners' schedules and calendars-Anticipate needs and plan accordingly-Communications: Initiate, organize, design, and edit investor letters, marketing letters, newsletters, & press releases.-Digital Marketing Lead: development, creation, management, and upkeep of website; development, management, and deployment of newsletter; & PR coordination.

Since joining in April 2020 I have worked with the Art in Res team and artists to develop several wonderful programs that intend to help foster a thoughtful, supportive group of artists as well as introduce, guide, and supply Art in Res collectors with accessing insightful information about our growing artist and artwork collection. With these goals in mind, over the past several months I have been able to develop and fully integrate the following programs:Virtual Exhibitions - CurationsInside the Studio - Written Studio Visits #CollectorEducation Series ArticlesThese projects intend to foster several aspects of community building all at once. The Virtual Exhibitions are a vehicle for introducing the concept of art curation to collectors; introducing collectors to the idea of thinking about art as a key part of their home, as well as helping them visualize their home as a cohesive collection and space for displaying art. Beyond the collector educational benefits, this also allows for the chosen artists to continue to grow their exhibit experience during this persistent global shutdown.The Studio Visits have been a wonderful source of thoughtfully written descriptions of our artists studio practices and routines. These visits allow collectors to find even more information about an artist, learn more about their process and practice which, in turn, allows the collector to feel more confident in their purchases. Beyond the collector benefits, this also helps artists development their writing skills around a more in-depth and thoughtful discussion of their work.The #CollectorEducation Series Articles is intended to help foster the education of our newbie collector-base. It is our belief here at Art in Res that the more informed an art collector is, the more confident they can be in their investments in an artist. This includes providing them with basic information about what it means to collect art as well as what it means to make art.

-Digital Marketing Lead: development, management, and upkeep of all websites and social media pages.-Communications: Initiate, organize, design, and edit marketing letters and pitch-books.-Project Manager: lead, manage, and execute large projects.-Assist all partners: Answer, screen, and route phone calls and emails; handle all schedules and calendars; assist with meeting coordination including materials, scheduling, catering, etc.; manage travel arrangements, domestic and international; attend to confidential information; oversee special projects for Managing Partner; & anticipate needs of all partners and plan accordingly -Office Management: coordinate, organize, and manage office needs; communicate with & facilitate all vendors; stock all office supplies and pantry; basic IT assistance.

-Sole line of communication between Zaria and all clients, galleries, framers, magazines, business ventures, residency programs, etc-Managed all accounting; QuickBooks and Excel-Assisted Zaria with prepping, handling, and shipping artwork-Answered all email inquiries-Managed and facilitated all direct and non-direct sales-Created MailChimp emails, managed website, kept all images up to date, scheduled and managed all digitization of drawings-Press: Managed all publications and social media-Scheduled and booked all travel-Managed and guided education for interns

I was a private tutor and mentor to a local middle school student.

Pottery Studio ~ A magical place where a little paint and a piece of pottery turn into a treasured reminder of time spent with friends and family.

Managed gallery, gallery shop, and artists; Curated and installed exhibitions; Designed, marketed, and researched projects.

Created/edited/maintained gallery website, general PR (Facebook, Twitter, eBlasts, etc); Received clients, answered phones, composed emails, photographed artwork, Photoshoped images; Prepared artwork to show prospective clients