Guest Artist for May

Melissa Nasby

Melissa’s focus is linked to social justice, environmental issues, and animal protection through conservation.

Melissa Nasby

,Fibre Artist

Canadian fibre artist, Melissa Nasby specializes in needle felted masks, headdresses,

puppets and sculptures. Melissa’s passion is driven by the texture and versatility of

wool and natural fibres. She is heavily influenced by fantasy and nature, creating one of a kind pieces that have a unique sense of organic whimsy.

Notable achievements:

• 2014 Honourable Mention from The Jim Henson Company

• 2015 Recipient of The Marie Manson Memorial Art Award

• 2015 People’s Choice Award Winner -Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts

• 2015 Featured Artist & 2nd Place People’s Choice Award -Lake Country Artwalk

Exhibitions:

Salmon Arm Art Gallery- Life size Book Nook, Environments for Reading Exhibit

Hinge Artist Collective - Seeds of Truth Sculpture, Ominous Exhibit

Salmon Arm Art Gallery- Lead artist Pollinators Exhibit

Hinge Artist Collective -Life size Golden Snub Nose Monkey, Origins Exhibit

Salmon Arm Art Gallery- Life size grizzly bear sculpture, Peak Year II Exhibit

Salmon Arm Art Gallery- Life size Great Blue Heron, Little Lake Exhibit

Lake Country Artwalk - Life size Silverback Gorilla, Fibre Art Ex