I work using photography and sculpture. My sculptures are designed to be bold, joyful, yet thought-provoking.

My photographs often include places where I have found patterns or grids, particularly if the sequence has broken down, leaving human traces.

I also work using analogue processes, especially cyanotypes and anthotypes.

I am interested in ideas surrounding the photograph, particularly that a photograph is an assumed shorthand of what was or is ‘real’ while it is accepted that a sculpture may have no referent.

I have recently completed a PhD researching an appropriate definition for the contemporary photograph.

My work has been exhibited in the UK, Ireland and Brazil. I have done residencies, talks also a public commission. I am Irish, with my home and studio in Bath.  I also run workshops making wet and dry cyanotypes.

Please take a look at my Portfolio pages. My most recent work is usually on Instagram @melissamahonart.

Please contact me to discuss more e:melissamahon@me.com.