Melodie Cook PS

Statement

The human being is at the core of my work. The face, the hands, the incredible beauty of the human body. The expression, the demeanour, and what hides behind that or is expressed through that. My background in fashion is evident in my continuing interest in costume and adornment, and how it can be used to denote or deny a presence.

Bio

My career began in the fashion industry, working in Italy as a freelance designer and consultant, collaborating with some of Italy's major brands including Stefanel, Benetton, Replay and La Perla. After 18 years, I left the fashion world and set up a new art and design studio, creating collections and illustrations for editorials and children's books, stationery, ceramics and glass.

After a few years I returned to the UK and went back to school to study fine art in London. After college, I decided to focus on drawing-portraits in particular, and began using pastels.