Lineage Leading to Inspiration - A Conversation with Melissa R. Strom

Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast

This week, we talk with interdisciplinary artist, designer and arts administrator, Melissa R. Strom.

Melissa R. Strom is an interdisciplinary artist based in the Lehigh Valley and New York City Metropolitan area. She earned her BFA in Studio Art and Graphic and Interactive Design at Moravian University. Primarily working with oil paint and found object assemblages, her practice stems from themes including mental health, relationships, music, and everyday life, and is often informed by a span of historic and current events. Recently, patterns, light, and text have become important aspects of her work, and she continues to explore different approaches to forming, altering, and handling these components. Melissa currently works at the Allentown Art Museum.

To keep up with Melissa and hear more about what she's doing, follow her on Instagram at @artbymelsie or check out her website at https://melissarstrom.com/.

This episode's opportunity of the week is for The Gold Door Gallery's fundraiser "Heart of Gold Charity Show." Proceeds collected at this year's exhibition are benefiting the Pennsylvania SPCA. This event will be held on February 11, 2023 from 7-9pm. All artwork on display will be for sale or auction. Entry to the event is free, but they are asking for supply donations if possible. These include pet food and general pet supplies. You can follow the Gold Door Gallery on instagram at @golddoorgallery or check out their website at https://www.golddoorgallery.art/.