ABOUT ME
I thrive in the space where the performing and visual arts overlap
in this oblong portion of our media venn diagram
we can use the toys of our childhood as tools to
imitate, deconstruct, and rebuild our world
I'm Melissa (Mel) Carter
I grew up in Seattle
Then I fled to the east coast to attend
James Madison University
After graduation I toured with the National Players
and subsequently moved to DC
resident artist with the 4615 Theatre Co
I believe that it is our artistic duty to show audiences the water they’re swimming in by reproducing the world for their consideration. The process of composing such microcosms requires artists to first deconstruct their subject and examine each piece, before putting it all back together, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of how the full unit functions--a depth of understanding that is passed along to our audiences, and one that is most useful if it is actionable. I believe in actionable art.
The act of creation is a demonstration of personal agency. It displays the potential each of us has to imagine and form a more perfect world by both generating art and affecting personal and political change. I am passionate about making art that meets people where they stand and helps them realize the potential energy tingling at their fingertips.
Show me your hands. Let’s make something.
Headshots by Madeleline Bloxam Photography
