Mtn Series I, 2020
Oil on canvas
72h x 70w in
Lake Worth Patchwork, 2019
Acrylic and oil on linen
39h x 44w in
Untitled, 2022
Oil on masonite
48h x 36w in
Townsfolk Parade, 2021
Oil on masonite
25h x 25w in
Untitled Study, 2014
Acrylic on masonite
10h x 8w in
Split, 2020
Oil on wood panel
20h x 15w in
Rooted in traditions of craft and the formal elements of abstract expressionism, Melissa DelPrete’s work combines organic atmospheric color fields and intuitive calligraphic mark-making. Her process is heavily informed by the archetypal qualities of chaos, and her compositions mimic the rhythmic patterns and currents of animate energy that span the natural world, metropolises, and the human psyche. Ultimately, she seeks to capture the metaphysical and ground it in physical form.
Originally from New York, DelPrete received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston and her MS in Art Education from LIU Post in Long Island. She is currently based in Lake Worth Beach, FL and in 2021 founded mtn space, a gallery dedicated to exhibiting the work of emerging and established artists.
At 500 Lake Ave., an older graying building sits on the corner, awaiting renovation from new owner Melissa Delprete. The commercial lot in Lake Worth Beach had a lengthy ownership prior to being sold. “It was owned by the same person since the ’70s. The plans are for it to be an art studio, and it’s a great spot for it,” said Albright.
