USA Wire
From Science to Art: Lissa Mel’s Cosmic Connection Through Creativity
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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.
In an interview with USA Wire, Lissa shares her journey, the profound influence of science on her creativity, and her vision for the future.
The Fusion of Science and Art
Lissa’s fascination with science began early in her education, studying physics, chemistry, and biology in high school. This scientific foundation significantly influences her art, particularly in her exploration of energy at a molecular level.
She explains, “Science has vividly influenced my art, particularly in how I explore and represent energy at a molecular level. I strive to convey the dynamic interplay of feminine and masculine energies, as well as energy forms in general.”
For Lissa, the interplay between science and art is not just an abstract concept but a tangible force within her creative process. Her use of color, for instance, is a direct representation of energy forms, where colors like yellow symbolize certain energies. This fusion of disciplines allows her to create artwork that resonates with the underlying energies that shape our world.
The Messengers Art Gallery: A Divine Calling
In 2022, Lissa expanded her artistic endeavors by opening The Messengers Art Gallery in Santa Monica. The gallery, which she describes as a divine calling, is a space where she curates exhibitions that reflect her deep connection to the divine and the energies she explores in her art. “The name of the gallery stems from my belief that artists are messengers of the divine,” Lissa explains. “They bring beauty and messages that enhance our lives and connect us to something greater.”
The gallery’s curation process is deeply intuitive, with Lissa selecting artists and artworks that evoke strong emotions and resonate with her sense of harmony and unity. Each exhibition is a celebration of beauty, spiritual unity, and the divine, reflecting the profound connection that Lissa and the artists she showcases have with the creative energy of the universe.
Fashion as a Canvas for Art
Lissa’s creative journey took another turn in 2022 with the launch of her apparel collection, Loren Marie. This venture allowed her to merge her love for painting with fashion, creating pieces that bring her artwork into everyday life. Inspired by her belief that life can be as colorful and unique as her art, Lissa designed clothing that serves as a festive, creative expression of her identity as an artist. “I wanted to create clothing that serves as a festive, creative expression of my identity as an artist and fashion designer,” she says.
The collection, named after her daughter, reflects Lissa’s desire to make art accessible and wearable. By combining fashion and art, she offers people a way to carry a piece of creativity with them, adding color and vibrancy to their daily routines.
Lissa Mel’s journey is one of continuous exploration and expansion, where art, science, and fashion intertwine to create a unique and powerful narrative. Her work is a testament to the idea that creativity knows no bounds and that the energy we feel can indeed be captured and shared through art.
For more information about Lissa Mel, her gallery, and her apparel collection, visit her personal website at lissamel.com, The Messengers Art Gallery at themessengersgallery.com, and Loren Marie at lorenmarie.co.