MELANIE PARENT
Art Discipline(s)
- Visual Arts
Campbellton | (506) 987-4501
Preferred School District(s)
- ASD-North
- First Nations Community Schools
Preferred Grade Level(s)
- 6-8
- 9-12
Can provide residency in
- English
- French
Indigenous Artist
- No
Completed Policy 701
- Yes
Space/Material Requirements
- Classroom with sink preferably
Bio
Mélanie Parent is a visual artist from Campbellton, member of the AAAPNB (Acadian association of New Brunswick professional artists). She studied visual arts at University of Moncton (1995-1999) and Graphic Design at McKenzie College of Art and Design (2009-2010). Melanie’s work has been shown in solo shows and curated group shows in public galleries and art Centres in all corners of New Brunswick and one in Montreal. Several of her works are part of public collections and the artist is a recipient of an artsnb Grant (2020) In 2019, she opened an art centre in Campbellton NB; Circolo art & culture
Residency Project
Symbols, metaphor, and expressive mark making: Inspired by poetry, the students will interpret the literary work to create a mixed media painting using a variety of mediums and techniques while developing an understanding of poetic symbols, and expressive mark making. The project will begin with a visual (Powerpoint) presentation where they will explore, with me, examples of works by a variety of contemporary artists from the New Brunswick Art Bank, including indigenous artists. They will be initiated to the interpretation of works, in their own vocabulary, they will learn to become curious about contemporary visual art. Throughout the presentation, they will have the chance to do a few exercises on symbols, metaphoric symbols development, and gestural expression and texture. This will help them understand what is required in the project. For the creation and development of their project they will brainstorm ideas on paper. Then, using color treatment, symbolic elements, metaphors, expressive mark making, they will interpret the poetic work chosen. I will offer guidance in choices of techniques and help them in the brainstorming phase.
Teaching Experience
Since 2015, I have had the chance to be invited as a resident artist for about a dozen different projects with the Francophone Northeast school district. Through my business, Circolo art & culture, I also teach younger children, teenagers and adults on a weekly basis. I also teach craft workshops online. My technical background enables me to teach techniques (drawing and illustration, painting, collage and mixed media, papier mâché sculpting, mural making, etc.) I also strongly encourage autonomy, expression and creativity in my teachings.