Melissa Kenihan
Artwork title: This is not a Rehearsal
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 136 x 151 cm
About the Artwork
I wanted to present the viewer with a scene that, upon first impression, conveys the beauty of our landscape and the natural world. However, upon further exploration, a deeper message is intended to be found. By placing this scene upon a stage, I introduce a metaphor for the human construct and shed light on our often-obscured influence on the landscape. Symbolic elements within the composition are used to provoke introspection on the viewer’s relationship with the natural world. This work evolved from my own contemplation of the beauty and complexities of our landscape and its future.
About the Artist
Coming from a background in sound design, storytelling was, and still is, very much a part of Melissa Kenihan’s work. Her creations on canvas evoke a visceral experience, transcending boundaries of sight and sound. With a profound bond to the natural world, Melissa’s work often intertwines nature and narrative. Her landscapes offer enchanting impressions but also invite the viewer to rediscover and perhaps contemplate their own connection with the natural world and beauty of the landscape.