25 June, 2024
EVOLVER PRIZE 2024
EVOLVER PRIZE 2024
I’m delighted to have two works in the Evolver Prize exhibition. Huge congratulations to worthy winner Zoe Barker, whose work features on the cover of Evolver Magazine issue 138. Zoe’s work and a further 49 works will be shown in the Evolver Prize exhibition at ACE Arts, Somerton, 6 July - 3 August.
All 50 works are featured in the current edition 138 of Evolver Magazine , out now.
All 50 works are featured in the current edition 138 of Evolver Magazine , out now.
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23 June, 2024
ERSO24 - English Riviera Summer Open
ERSO24 - English Riviera Summer Open
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25 May, 2024
Launch Party for the East Quay Open exhibition, East Quay, Watchet.
Launch Party for the East Quay Open exhibition, East Quay, Watchet.
‘Domestic Use Only’, Mellony Taper; East Quay Open, 2024.
East Quay Open 2024: OPEN ABOUT IDENTITY
25 May - 2 September 2024
25 May - 2 September 2024
East Quay Open 2024
‘Domestic Use Only’ has been selected for the inaugural East Quay Open. Thanks to the judges and the East Quay team.
Artists were invited to submit artworks which explore and reflect on the theme of identity. Artists were asked to consider: What does identity mean to you? What makes us who we are as individuals and/or collectively, both within ourselves and in the context of our environment? What grounds us as human beings and what is it that informs our sense of self and/otherness? Where does our sense of cultural and creative identity come from and how does this shift and morph over time? How can we reflect on the many different ways in which identity is created, challenged, and reflected?
More information here
This year's independent panel of adjudicators is made up of Alice Workman, Amahra Spence and Simon Morrissey, whose collective knowledge and experience is threaded through with an understanding of how art reflects who we are and has the power to bring about change.
Details: digital photographs on linen, sewn into traditional domestic kitchen roller towel, suspended on oak spindle holder. (2024). Dimensions: H85cm x W60cm x D15cm
‘Domestic Use Only’ has been selected for the inaugural East Quay Open. Thanks to the judges and the East Quay team.
Artists were invited to submit artworks which explore and reflect on the theme of identity. Artists were asked to consider: What does identity mean to you? What makes us who we are as individuals and/or collectively, both within ourselves and in the context of our environment? What grounds us as human beings and what is it that informs our sense of self and/otherness? Where does our sense of cultural and creative identity come from and how does this shift and morph over time? How can we reflect on the many different ways in which identity is created, challenged, and reflected?
More information here
This year's independent panel of adjudicators is made up of Alice Workman, Amahra Spence and Simon Morrissey, whose collective knowledge and experience is threaded through with an understanding of how art reflects who we are and has the power to bring about change.
Details: digital photographs on linen, sewn into traditional domestic kitchen roller towel, suspended on oak spindle holder. (2024). Dimensions: H85cm x W60cm x D15cm
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Opening of the South West Academician’s show at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Saturday, 23rd March 2024.
Saturday, 23rd March 2024.
MARCH 23rd - 11th MAY 2024
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March 2024
Taking place alongside the Mothers in Music All Daye at The Mount Without, Bristol, is Mothers of Invention, an exhibition of work by Bristol-based artist-mothers exploring the dualities, challenges and joys of balancing art and motherhood.
More info
Ticket link
Taking place alongside the Mothers in Music All Daye at The Mount Without, Bristol, is Mothers of Invention, an exhibition of work by Bristol-based artist-mothers exploring the dualities, challenges and joys of balancing art and motherhood.
More info
Ticket link
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January 2024
Awarded Academicianship of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts
Awarded Academicianship of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts
Mellony taper has been selected as an Academician by the South West Academy of Fine and Applied arts.
A staunch supporter of art outside of our major cities, Taper has worked and exhibited widely in her home county of Devon and across the south west and beyond.
The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts is dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the South West of Britain. Its core membership, the Academician,, are outstanding practitioners of fine and applied arts with varied practices, backgrounds and styles.
The Academy works to contribute to the cultural life of the south west region through an annual calendar of exhibitions and events. Each year the Academy holds several large-scale exhibitions to showcase the work of its members. Late in the year, the Open Exhibition invites entries from regional, national and international artists to be exhibited alongside the Academicians’ work. More>>
A staunch supporter of art outside of our major cities, Taper has worked and exhibited widely in her home county of Devon and across the south west and beyond.
The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts is dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the South West of Britain. Its core membership, the Academician,, are outstanding practitioners of fine and applied arts with varied practices, backgrounds and styles.
The Academy works to contribute to the cultural life of the south west region through an annual calendar of exhibitions and events. Each year the Academy holds several large-scale exhibitions to showcase the work of its members. Late in the year, the Open Exhibition invites entries from regional, national and international artists to be exhibited alongside the Academicians’ work. More>>
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September 2023
Installation of Freedom of Movement as part of ArtPort 2023
Installation of Freedom of Movement as part of ArtPort 2023
Site-specific installation of the ‘Freedom of Movement’ triptych as part of the Portishead Arts Festival programme of community art installations during ArtPort2023.
Huge thanks to Amanda Johnstone for sharing my vision for this installation and for facilitating the installation of this work in MUSE Boutique, High Street Portishead. 23-30 September.
Read more >>
Huge thanks to Amanda Johnstone for sharing my vision for this installation and for facilitating the installation of this work in MUSE Boutique, High Street Portishead. 23-30 September.
Read more >>
‘Freedom of Movement’, Mellony Taper, 2023. ’ Installation; Muse Boutique, Portishead; part of ArtPort 2023.
May 2023
Turning Points - through the eyes of Bristol women artists
Turning Points - through the eyes of Bristol women artists
‘Renamed City’, Mellony Taper, 2023.
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Currently on throughout the spaces of the RWA, Turning Points is an exhibition that focuses on Bristol women artists whose work examines issues that relate to their city and women’s place within the urban landscape and beyond. Read more
Find my city prints on display in the cafe on the ground floor. 100% of proceeds from sales of these limited edition works goes directly to the RWA (a registered charity). |
May 2023
Found Cities Lost Objects: Women in the City preview
Preview evening of ‘Found Cities Lost Objects: Women in the City’ at RWA Bristol.
April 2023
Bath Society of Artists 118th Open exhibition
Bath Society of Artists 118th Open exhibition
Bath Society of Artists 118th summer exhibition starts today and runs until 4th June, at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. I’m honoured that ‘Angry Women I’ is there, amongst stellar company; my third time exhibiting.
The Bath Society of Artists was founded in 1904. Many distinguished 20th century painters have exhibited and taken an interest in the Bath Society of Artists including Walter Sickert, John Singer Sargent, P Wilson Steer, Gilbert Spencer, William Scott, Patrick Heron, Mary Feddon, Adrian Heath and David Inshaw.
The Bath Society of Artists was founded in 1904. Many distinguished 20th century painters have exhibited and taken an interest in the Bath Society of Artists including Walter Sickert, John Singer Sargent, P Wilson Steer, Gilbert Spencer, William Scott, Patrick Heron, Mary Feddon, Adrian Heath and David Inshaw.
Angry Women I, Mellony Taper.
Bath Society of Arts 118 exhibition, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath.
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March 2023
Procreation Project Public Activations: Lewisham Shopping Centre
Delighted to be a part of this installation currently being displayed at Lewisham Shopping Centre until 17th April as part of the Procreate Project Archive Public Activations. The works are looking incredible and already making an impact; my grateful thanks to all at @procreateproject who have worked so hard to manifest these public displays.
Procreate Project has so far partnered with the following organisations in Oxford and London to create a public exhibition to launch the Archive: Modern Art Oxford, Ovada, The Old Fire Station, Make Space, Lewisham Shopping Centre and Mulalley, Hastings Contemporary and more to be soon confirmed to keep the commitment of publicly displaying the 230 artists who have so far uploaded their work to the Procreate Archive.
“We hope that this public installations will encourage other organisations to support our mission to increase visibility of artists who are mothers and carers. Thank you for joining the Archive and being part of this new history of art that we are creating together.” - Procreate Project.
#procreateproject #artistmother #motherartist #womeninphotography #rpswomeninphotography #mellonytaper #mellonytaperartist
Procreate Project has so far partnered with the following organisations in Oxford and London to create a public exhibition to launch the Archive: Modern Art Oxford, Ovada, The Old Fire Station, Make Space, Lewisham Shopping Centre and Mulalley, Hastings Contemporary and more to be soon confirmed to keep the commitment of publicly displaying the 230 artists who have so far uploaded their work to the Procreate Archive.
“We hope that this public installations will encourage other organisations to support our mission to increase visibility of artists who are mothers and carers. Thank you for joining the Archive and being part of this new history of art that we are creating together.” - Procreate Project.
#procreateproject #artistmother #motherartist #womeninphotography #rpswomeninphotography #mellonytaper #mellonytaperartist
February 2023
Marking International Women’s Day at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography
Women in Photography | The Glasgow Gallery of Photography | 3 - 31 March 2023 |
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a month-long exhibition of women artists from across the globe working within the photographic medium.
https://www.glasgowgalleryofphotography.com/
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a month-long exhibition of women artists from across the globe working within the photographic medium.
https://www.glasgowgalleryofphotography.com/
January 2023
Landmark RWA Photo Open installation and preview
January 2023
The ProCreate Project Archive
Mellony Taper, Procreate Project Archive of Artist Mothers.
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Mellony Taper, Procreate Project Archive of Artist Mothers.
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Mellony Taper, Procreate Project Archive of Artist Mothers.
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This archive is part of Procreate Project, a pioneering grassroots arts organisation supporting the professional development of women and non-binary artists who are mothers/parents.
Procreate Project creates radical models and infrastructures for better representation and accessibility, referencing and facilitating systemic change in the arts.
Always at the back of the feminist discourse and the socio-cultural attention, we want to create a space for a new history of art and recognition for care work. The digitisation of the archive is part of Contemporary Practices of Collective Care (CPCC), a public programme aimed to support artist-mothers/parents and to address the intersectional struggles that disproportionately affect womxn artists with caring responsibilities during and beyond the current crisis.
The programme is supported by the National Lottery, Arts Council England project grant.
View the Archive: https://archive.procreateproject.com/archive/
Procreate Project creates radical models and infrastructures for better representation and accessibility, referencing and facilitating systemic change in the arts.
Always at the back of the feminist discourse and the socio-cultural attention, we want to create a space for a new history of art and recognition for care work. The digitisation of the archive is part of Contemporary Practices of Collective Care (CPCC), a public programme aimed to support artist-mothers/parents and to address the intersectional struggles that disproportionately affect womxn artists with caring responsibilities during and beyond the current crisis.
The programme is supported by the National Lottery, Arts Council England project grant.
View the Archive: https://archive.procreateproject.com/archive/
December 2023
RWA Photo Open 2023
‘Freedom of Movement’, Mellony Taper. RWA Photo Open, Royal West of England Academy.
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‘Freedom of Movement’, Mellony Taper. RWA Photo Open, Royal West of England Academy.
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Freedom of Movement (Not Waving) has been selected for the RWA Photo Open. The RWA Photo Open celebrates contemporary photographic practice in all its forms, inviting submissions from artists and photographers who create photographic work or explore the nature of photography in their work. Often side-lined as a significant artform, the Photo Open aims to showcase the sheer quality and range of photographic work being produced by photographers and artists across the UK and abroad now. This exhibition is presented in association with Bristol Photo Festival. The exhibition runs from 28th January to 1st May. Further details here: https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/art-exhibitions/products/bristol-photo-festival-rwa-photography-open-exhibition
September 2022
Above and Below | The Time and Tide Bell Project
Three Erosion Landscapes included in Above and Below: an exhibition of new works at Artizan Gallery, Devon, that respond to the themes celebrated by the Time and Tide Bell Project https://timeandtidebell.org
The exhibition includes castings and other artefacts from the @TimeandTideBells initiative, together with a programme of performances, readings, and workshops. The exhibition is in partnership with Professor Corinna Wagner (University of Exeter) and is a project supported by the UK Climate Resilience Programme and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
The Time and Bell Project was first conceived in 2008 by Marcus Vergette (artist, sculptor, bell-maker) and now includes 7 completed and 6 in progress bells along the UK coastline. The bells are public artworks, gifted to reinforce connections in local communities, between different parts of the country, between the land and the sea, between ourselves and our environment. The bells, which toll at high tides, remind us of the material and intangible relationships we have with each other and the world around us, and in doing so draw our attention to the fragility of our environment and the impact we inevitably have through our irrevocable connection to it.
The exhibition includes castings and other artefacts from the @TimeandTideBells initiative, together with a programme of performances, readings, and workshops. The exhibition is in partnership with Professor Corinna Wagner (University of Exeter) and is a project supported by the UK Climate Resilience Programme and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
The Time and Bell Project was first conceived in 2008 by Marcus Vergette (artist, sculptor, bell-maker) and now includes 7 completed and 6 in progress bells along the UK coastline. The bells are public artworks, gifted to reinforce connections in local communities, between different parts of the country, between the land and the sea, between ourselves and our environment. The bells, which toll at high tides, remind us of the material and intangible relationships we have with each other and the world around us, and in doing so draw our attention to the fragility of our environment and the impact we inevitably have through our irrevocable connection to it.
June 2022
Evolver Prize 2022 | Exhibition | 30 June - 30 July 2022
May 2022
Bath Society of Artists 117th Open Exhibition | 14 May - 2 July, 2022
“Shindig” (Visual Archaeology) will be exhibited as part of Bath Society of Artists’ 117th annual summer show.
This exhibition showcases the best of the region’s artistic talent and is a must for art lovers and collectors alike, with all works for sale. Many distinguished 20th century artists have exhibited with the Society including Walter Sickert, Patrick Heron, Mary Fedden and Howard Hodgkin.
The exhibition runs from 2nd May until 2nd July at Bath’s glorious Victoria Art Gallery by Pulteney Bridge.
https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/events/bath-society-artists-117th-annual-exhibition
This exhibition showcases the best of the region’s artistic talent and is a must for art lovers and collectors alike, with all works for sale. Many distinguished 20th century artists have exhibited with the Society including Walter Sickert, Patrick Heron, Mary Fedden and Howard Hodgkin.
The exhibition runs from 2nd May until 2nd July at Bath’s glorious Victoria Art Gallery by Pulteney Bridge.
https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/events/bath-society-artists-117th-annual-exhibition
May 2022
Arts Council England: “Spotlight” | May 2022
Introducing “Spotlight”, one of four artist-led projects celebrating the life of regional theatres after 500 days of closure. Made possible with an award from Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund and supported by Arts & Heritage. Find out more |
‘Spotlight’, Mellony Taper. Princess Theatre, Torquay.
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March 2022
Site-specific screening
Exclusive screening of “Urban Fables” short film work | Shown as part of window Wanderland, community arts event | Bristol | February 2022 |
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October 2021
Bath Society of Artists 116th Open Exhibition
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BATH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS 116th ANNUAL EXHIBITION
1 OCTOBER - 20 NOVEMBER 2021 Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. 
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December 2021
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November 2021
ERWO 2021 |
ERWO 2021 | ARTIZAN GALLERY WINTER SHOWCASE | 9 NOVEMBER - 24 NOVEMBER
Artizan Gallery, Fleet Walk, Torquay, Devo
Artizan Gallery, Fleet Walk, Torquay, Devo
April 2021
The South West Photography Showcase
THE SOUTH WEST PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWCASE | FINDING A WAY HOME
20th APRIL - 16th MAY 2021
Curated by Robert Darch
One of eight spotlighted artists
Multi-stranded photographic and digital artwork exhibition that considers the idea of “home” both in the traditional sense and the contemporary context in light of the global pandemic
20th APRIL - 16th MAY 2021
Curated by Robert Darch
One of eight spotlighted artists
Multi-stranded photographic and digital artwork exhibition that considers the idea of “home” both in the traditional sense and the contemporary context in light of the global pandemic
October 2020
The South West Academy of Fine Arts
November 2020
ERWO 2020 |
ENGLISH RIVIERA WINTER OPEN | ARTIZAN GALLERY | DEVON
9th NOVEMBER _ 23rd DECEMBER 2020
9th NOVEMBER _ 23rd DECEMBER 2020
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November 2020
REFLECTIONS | SOUTH WEST ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 4th NOVEMBER - 31st DECEMBER 2020 Winner of the ‘Exeter Living’ Award Delighted that ‘All in This Together’ has been selected for the South West Academy open exhibition |
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September 2020
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Creates gallery summer exhibition |
SUMMER EXHIBITION
CREATES GALLERY, Monmouth.
5th JUNE - 3rd JULY 2020
CREATES GALLERY, Monmouth.
5th JUNE - 3rd JULY 2020
Emerging artists shortlist |
CREATES EMERGING ARTISTS AWARD
JUNE 2020
CREATES Gallery, Monmouth, Wales.
Finalist.
JUNE 2020
CREATES Gallery, Monmouth, Wales.
Finalist.
Black Swan Arts |SMALL AND MIGHTY EXHIBITION
DECEMBER 2019 Black Swan Arts Centre, Frome. |
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Somerset Cool interview |
Axisweb review published |
