CV + Selected Press

MELANIE BIEHLE

b. 1969, West Monroe, LA

current city: Seattle, WA

Melanie Biehle creates abstract paintings that are atmospheric expressions of place. Rather than focusing on specific locations, her work blends energy, memories, nature, architecture, and topographical aerial perspectives to evoke the spirit of discovery and connection that travel brings. Her artwork is part of various private collections around the world.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Psychology, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1996

Abstract Composition + Abstract Painting, Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, WA, 2014-2015

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

October 2024 Art Exclusive Group Show, Sorelle Gallery in Westport, Connecticut

August — September 2024 Solo Show, Capers in West Seattle, Washington

October 2023 Destination Ongoing Solo Show, Casa di LaValle in Seattle, Washington

August — September 2023 Solo Show, Hotel Monaco in Seattle, Washington

April 2023 Abstract Expressionism Group Show, The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

September — October 2022 Simple Pleasures Solo Show, Casa di LaValle in Seattle, Washington

November — December 2020 Abstract Landscapes Solo Show, Casa di LaValle in Seattle, Washington

March — September 2020 Unstructured Solo Show, Atelier Drome in Seattle, Washington

January — July 2020 Metamorphosis: Half-Century Solo Show, CURA in Seattle, Washington

July — October 2019 Group Show, Phyllis Lamphere Gallery in Seattle, Washington

February — July 2019 Multiple Group Shows, Gray Sky Gallery in Seattle, Washington

May 2018 What Lies Beneath Solo Show, Jackson St. Studio in Seattle, Washington

April 2018 Juried Group Show at Bemis Arts in Seattle, Washington

June — August 2016 Abstract Cityscapes Solo Show, Click! in Seattle, Washington

June 2016 Invitational Group Show, BallardWorks in Seattle, Washington

December 2015 Gage Academy of Art Small Works Group Show in Seattle, Washington

PROJECTS / COLLABORATIONS

June 2024 The Monochromatic Collection in collaboration with Casa di LaValle in Seattle, Washington

2018 Eight Piece Abstract Cityscape Painting Collection for Civic Hotel in Seattle, Washington

November 2017 Rain City, Video Art Installation in collaboration with Digital Kitchen and Urban Renaissance Group for Second & Seneca Lobby in Seattle, Washington

July 2017 Fireworks, Video Art Installation in collaboration with Digital Kitchen and Urban Renaissance Group for Second & Seneca Lobby in Seattle, Washington

March — September 2017 Creating Your Own Path Podcast Virtual Artist Residency

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

September 2024 Art Delivery from The Jealous Curator: Subscriber in the Spotlight

March 2024 Layla Grayce: Meet the Maker

May 2023 Business of Home: Why This Artist Is Prioritizing Interior Designers Over Art Galleries

April 2023 Inlander: The Art Spirit Gallery's Latest Show Highlights Seven Regional Female Artists Working Abstractly

August 2022 Canvas Rebel: Meet Melanie Biehle

March 2021 The Artling: 10 Artists Share About Their Biggest Influences

November 2020 Jennifer Magazine: The Art of Emotion

August 2020 The Emerald Palate: Pacific Northwest Artists Making Stunning Original Art That’s Actually Affordable

May 2018 Design Crush: Melanie Biehle

July 2017 Style by Emily Henderson: The Reinvented Memphis Trend + 31 Products We Are Into

June 2017 Seattle Refined: Artist of the Week

November 2016 HGTV Magazine: 5 Cures for a Ho-Hum Mantel

November 2013 This Is Happening: Life Through The Lens of Instagram, Edited by Bridget Watson Payne, Published by Chronicle Books