"Wagga Wagga Seed Pods and Fresh Hues" by Melanie Vugich

"Wagga Wagga Seed Pods and Fresh Hues" by Melanie Vugich
Box framed in raw white oak
20cm x 25cm
RRP $950

About the Artist
Sydney based artist Melanie Vugich grew up in the outback NSW town of Broken Hill then spent time in Adelaide, Sydney and London before venturing to Italy. She fell in love with Florence and lived there for 25 years, working as a fabric designer for high-end fashion labels, honing her painting skills and holding numerous exhibitions. 
Relocating to the Sydney suburb of Bronte in 2010, Melanie took on several freelance projects, taught children’s art classes and spent every spare minute painting. After gaining a loyal following of collectors and interest from curators and galleries, Melanie started painting on a full-time basis in 2020. 
In the short time since she has been part of several group shows, held her first solo exhibition and was featured in STILL LIFE, authored by Amber Creswell Bell and published by Thames & Hudson. In mid 2021 Melanie was invited to design fabrics for Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection, which launched in September. She continues to paint every day and focuses on the still life genre, which allows her to celebrate the beauty of Australian native flowers and everyday household items.