About the Artist
I find myself increasingly sensitive to the interdependence of very separate lives; to differences between us that are simultaneously superficial and profound. Through my cut-silhouette grounds and their painted surface imagery, I'm working on pulling these personal landscapes out to the surface and making connections. (Read more...)
Rachel Mello lives and works in Somerville, MA, using traditional painting and printmaking techniques to explore the contemporary world.TEDxSomerville
On March 4, 2012 the local, independently organized affiliate program to the globally recognized TED Talks will be hosted at the Arts at the Armory, in Somerville, MA. During the day-long talks the gallery and cafe will feature work of local artists, including pieces mine. Also, my good friends in Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band will be performing. To attend the TEDxSomerville talks, see the art exhibit, and hear great local music, apply here.Contact



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Printmaking
I came to printmaking through my cut-silhouette paintings. I looked one day and asked “Why is this not a woodblock?” Which it turned out it could be. I started printing the silhouettes before painting them, and quickly found myself immersed in the outstanding world that is Printmaking. Variable edition multiples allow me to study the same forms with different colors and moods. In 2011 I’ve begun to explore monoprinting, blending my world back and forth between painting and printing.
Individual works:
Whither Shall I Wander—further study V/E 10 of 21
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 31-1/2″w mounted and framed; $425, Available for purchase at 13FOREST Gallery in Arlington, MA.
Whither Shall I Wander—further study V/E 6 of 21
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 31-1/2″w mounted and framed; $425.
A Supposedly Good Idea—further study V/E 11 of 14
Woodblock Print; 28″h x 22″w matted and framed; $295.
A Supposedly Good Idea—further study V/E 6 of 14
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 17-1/2″w mounted and framed; [sold].
A Supposedly Good Idea—further study V/E 2 of 14
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 17-1/2″w mounted and framed; $295.
A Supposedly Good Idea—further study V/E 1 of 14
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 17-1/2″w mounted and framed; $295.
Whether You Know It Or Not—further study V/E 30 of 31
Woodblock Print; 29-3/4″h x 22-1/2″w unframed; $195.
Whether You Know It Or Not—further study 29 of 31
Woodblock Print; 29-3/4″h x 22-1/2″w unframed; $195.
Whether You Know It Or Not—further study 23 of 31
Woodblock Print; 21-1/2″h x 17-1/2″w mounted and framed; $295.
Whether You Know It Or Not—further study V/E 8 of 31
Woodblock Print; 26-3/4″h x 21″w unframed; $195.
Whether You Know It Or Not—further study V/E 12 of 31
Woodblock Print; 26-3/4″h x 21″w unframed; $195.

















