ABOUT THE ARTIST

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Born Melbourne, Australia, Melinda McCarthy has been an exhibiting artist for well over 10 years

Throughout her career, she has worked on various freelance assignments with a large spectrum of people from those in theatre and various performers to community groups. Working with various mediums, her past commissions and projects have involved painting, illustration, photography, screen-print, set and costume design, short film, installation, music and performance.  As well as exhibiting in solo and group shows and projects, she has travelled the world playing traditional eastern European music on double bass.  
Her inspiration comes from the ancient stories and songs of various cultures collected on her extensive travels , a journey initially triggered from being adopted and searching for her biological roots in Hungary and the United Kingdom.

Why Art of Melush ??
Melush is a nickname in Hungary for Melinda and has since become a nickname in general for her.

After 3 years overseas, Melinda has moved back to Melbourne as her base, but still continues to travel and exhibit this year with shows in London and New York. (see news and events)   Her work is held in private collections worldwide.

"Myths, legends and folklore do not just tell of people and times past.   They re-connect us to forgotten parts of ourselves, as they hold lessons and wisdom which still hold true, even today."
Melinda McCarthy

Interview with the Artist

Melinda is available for commissioned work in illustration, fine art painting and photography. For more details please contact the artist.