MELORA WALTERS
“When I paint, it is not just creating a painting, it is the act of painting. It is transmitting a feeling onto the canvas, the act of applying the paint, the movement, almost a ritual, everything about it. I feel it should be transformative, and move the viewer consciously and unconsciously, much like the ancient cave paintings.”
Herrineringen- de vijver in het bos
20 x 30 inches
Oil and pencil on canvas
2022
Born in Saudi Arabia to American parents, Melora Walters experienced a childhood divided between Saudi Arabia and Holland. Additionally, she spent several summers on her grandparents' farm in Northwestern Arkansas.
Melora walter, ”Wolf no 1”, 2023
Melora walter, “Guardian No.2 - Artio”, 2023
Melora Walters, now residing in California, is not only an accomplished actress but also a visual artist. Her artistic pursuits span a range of mediums, including painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. She earned her BFA from the Pratt Institute and is a member of the Actor’s Studio in New York.
Melora Walters, “ Herrineringen-Fleur de Lis.”, 2022, oil and pencil on cardboard
Walters is an American painter whose work explores the meaning of being alive. She is deeply interested in psychology and the human experience, and explores these topics through varied media, including oil on canvas, enamel, analogue photography, sculpture and pencil. Her inspiration comes from philosophers and psychologists such as Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Marie Louise von Franz among other intellectuals. Walters addresses emotional themes with pared-down directness and intensity, often portraying ferocious animal archetypes and exploring mythological narratives.
Melora Walters, "The Ocean at Night", 20221, oil, charcoal, and pencil on canvas
Immerse yourself in Walters' art as she invites you to contemplate the depths of human emotion and the mysteries of existence.