Melanie Norman is a contemporary abstract artist based in the Hunter Valley, NSW.

Inspired by memory, landscape and lived experience, Melanie creates layered works that explore the connection between people and place. Drawing on both the vast openness of the countryside and the familiarity of home, her paintings reflect the experiences, relationships and moments that shape who we become.

Working intuitively with acrylic and oil stick, Melanie builds each piece through a process of layering, uncovering and responding. Her work is less concerned with depicting a specific place and more interested in capturing the feeling of being there - the traces left behind, the imprint of the memories we carry, and the stories that continue to evolve over time.

A self-taught artist, Melanie’s work has been exhibited throughout Australia and is held in private collections across the same. She is passionate about creating art that brings warmth, connection and meaning into everyday spaces, while fostering community through exhibitions, collaborations and workshops.

Through her practice, Melanie invites viewers to find their own stories within the work - a memory of home or simply a connection to the landscape.

Thank you so much Melanie, I could not be happier with the pieces you have created for my home.

Peter, Newcastle NSW

Residencies & Exhibitions

  • Nobbys Lighthouse 2024

  • 2026
    Common Ground — The Showroom, Newcastle NSW (with Emma O'Connell)

    COMBINE. — LEDA Gallery, Newcastle NSW (with Jonathan Osmond)
    Organica — Slingtown Espresso, Newcastle NSW (with Bastian Norman)

    2025
    UNSTRUCTURED — Newcastle NSW (with Bastian Norman)

    2024
    Pieces of Me — Hudson Street Hum, Newcastle NSW

  • 2026

    • The Collective — Inverell Art Gallery, NSW

    • Independent Visions Art Prize (Finalist) — Brisbane, QLD

    • 8 to Create — Maitland Regional Art Gallery, NSW

    2025

    • Aspire Gallery Petite Pieces Exhibition — Brisbane, QLD

    • Play . Ground — Owens Collective, NSW

    • Silver and Cold — Pseudonym Gallery, NSW

    • GREEN — LEDA Gallery, Newcastle, NSW

    • HMRI Art for Impact — Newcastle, NSW

    • Botanicals — Newcastle Art Space, NSW

    • St Thomas Art & Craft Show — Sydney, NSW

    2024

    • Small Works Art Prize — Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC

    • Footsquare Exhibition — Aspire Gallery, Brisbane, QLD

    • Patchwork Exhibition — The Curator Incubator, NSW

    • Clouds Exhibition — Newcastle Art Space, NSW

  • Awards & Recognition

    2026

    • Independent Visions Art Prize — Finalist

    • The Collective, Inverell Art Gallery — Selected Artist

    2025

    • Aspire Gallery Petite Pieces — Finalist

    • Silver and Cold — Selected Artist

    2024

    • Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize — Semi-Finalist

  • Representation & Gallery Affiliations

    LEDA Gallery, Newcastle NSW
    Inverell Art Gallery, Inverell NSW

    Stockists & Retail Partners

    Mitch Revs Gallery, Merewether NSW

    Merewether Atelier, Merewether NSW
    Wyong Milk Factory Tavern, Wyong NSW
    Pink Gallery, Healesville VIC
    Wally & Eva, Cessnock NSW (coming soon)

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Collaborate with Melanie

Whether you're a gallery, retailer, hospitality venue, interior designer, brand or fellow creative, Melanie welcomes opportunities to collaborate in meaningful and creative ways.

From original artwork commissions and exhibitions to workshops, licensing opportunities, retail partnerships and creative collaborations, each project is approached with authenticity, connection and a shared vision.

If you have an idea or would like to discuss working together, Melanie would love to hear from you.

Get in touch →
melanienormanart@gmail.com