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Lissa Mel is an Israeli artist, gallerist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. She has made a remarkable mark on the art world with her work being featured in renowned venues like Miami’s Art Basel. Lissa’s Santa Monica-based gallery, The Messengers Art Gallery, uniquely blends the realms of science and art...
Lissa, your journey from a secure business job in Tel Aviv to pursuing art in Los Angeles is quite remarkable. What inspired this transition, and how has it influenced your artistic vision and practice? Although I held a secure business position in Tel Aviv, I always envisioned fully committing to art someday...
When did you first get into art? What medium was it? I first got into art at six years old. I used pencils to create my first work of art. Soon after, I went to school where I began to copy Van Goh paintings on canvas with acrylic paint...
Sometimes, you have to just go for it, a statement that artist Lissa Mel (more info here) would surely agree with. The Israeli gallery owner threw caution to the wind and now owns a successful art gallery in Santa Monica. She was born in Uzbekistan and raised in Israel, specifically Tel Aviv...
In the bustling streets of Tel Aviv, where culture intertwines with every heartbeat, artist Lissa Mel found her muse. Now, nestled in the creative hub of Los Angeles, her art reflects the vibrant tapestry...
Lissa Mel is a multi-talented Israeli artist and entrepreneur with a wide array of skills and passions. Her work has been featured at Miami’s prestigious Art Basel, and she’s also launched her own clothing line, Loren Marie...
Born in Uzbekistan and raised in Israel, Mel spent most of her life in Tel Aviv before leaving behind her secure business job to pursue art in Los Angeles. Her art, which explores matter at a molecular level...
Through harnessing the power of art to bring about a positive change, Lissa Mel’s vision continues to evolve. From her groundbreaking work as an artist to a gallerist showcasing emerging artists, Lissa aspires to make a meaningful impact.
California based artist and gallerist Lissa Mel believes that art carries the incredible gift to foster healing. Through a therapeutic process, she transforms her pieces into powerful catalysts for unlocking positive energy…
Prior to becoming a celebrated artist, gallerist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer, Lissa Mel came face to face with a cusp of transition, a life-changing moment, where she decided to abandon herself to pursue art full-time…
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lissa Mel a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Lissa , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you…
Art has been a constant presence in my life, and I have fond memories of hand making birthday gifts for my parents, always striving to surpass my previous year’s creations. From a young age, my mother instilled in me a passion for artistic expression…
Lissa featured in the March 2024 fashion issue of Most Magazine. Lissa Mel is an Isreali artist, gallerist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Her art has been featured in Miami’s prestigious Art Basel and will be showcased…
The aura of Santa Monica cultivates creativity, as the oceanside views and active lifestyle combine to inspire fresh artistic works heading into the fall months…
I take immense pleasure in conceiving novel ideas and transforming them into reality. The most challenging aspect lies in waking up before 6 am for daily meditation, or even pushing through a workout when my body is fatigued…
Lissa Mel is an Israeli artist, gallerist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Her art has been featured at Miami’s prestigious Art Basel and is also represented at her own Santa Monica-based gallery…
Lissa Mel is an Israeli artist, gallerist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. In 2022 she combined her two passions, painting and fashion, and launched her own hoodie and apparel collection called Loren Marie…
Lissa Mel is a creative genius from Israel, boasting multiple professional titles. She is an artist, entrepreneur, gallerist, and fashion designer. Her artwork has been showcased at…