About Me
Down by the Styx, the boundary between, we listen to the owl's call, and watch patiently the pale light of the waning moon.
Melissa Sullivan is a hedge-wandering art witch born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As a self-taught artist and poet, her work explores spirit, memory, the transient nature of existence, and what remains in the wake of decay. Synthesizing various mediums to bring her visions to life, she utilizes raw edges and imperfections to reflect the fragility of all matter.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching old sitcoms and horror movies, divination, and reading cozy mysteries.
Haunting the edges of the Los Angeles art scene since 2007, Melissa’s work has been featured in exhibitions across the city. Additionally, she was the co-owner and curator of the Land of Odd Gallery from 2009-2012. Melissa’s writings have been featured in publications including The COVID Verses from Paddler Press and LOST FUTURES from EXIT Press.
Published Work
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Fiilthy Glo Zine (March 2024)
issue 2: Niights, Friights, && Fantasies -
LOST FUTURES (September 2022)
volume 4: thresholds
Edited by Kieran Cutting -
COVID Verses (2022)
Paddler Press -
LOST FUTURES (March 2021)
volume 2: still life
Edited by Kieran Cutting
shows & exhibitions
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The Arroyo Arts Collective presents Remembrance 2023
October 27th–October 29th 2023
A Blank White Box, Highland Park, CA -
Art Night at the Rocket 88
September 30, 2023
The Rocket 88, Los Angeles, CA -
Dia De Los Muertos and Circus Sideshow Show
October 2010
The Land of Odd Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA -
Sullivan's Super Fantastic Ish Factory
July 2010
The Land of Odd Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA -
BOWL-O-NUTS: The Best Group Show Ever
March 13th-April 3rd 2010
Artillery & Ammo Gallery, Echo Park, CA -
5x7" Group Show
March 13th 2010
The Land of Odd Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA -
$100 and Under Show
February 13th 2010
The Land of Odd Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA -
Free as a Bird
January 2010
Cactus Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA