The age-old phrase “take a photo, it will last longer” works well, but for me, taking a photo and painting it will make me love it forever.

Melody Emrani is a Los Angeles-based painter whose work explores the principles of essentialism in visual art. Drawing inspiration from Mid-Century colors, her paintings focus on distilling subjects to their most essential forms. By honing in on a singular subject and stripping away excess detail, Melody's work emphasizes the core of the subject's identity, allowing the viewer to experience the power of simplicity and clarity. Each piece is meticulously composed to project only the amount of information necessary to recognize and appreciate the form, inviting a deeper connection to both the subject and the viewer’s perception.

Working primarily in acrylic, Melody seeks to create moments of stillness and contemplation in a world often cluttered with distractions. The reduction of visual elements allows space for reflection, creating a balance between abstraction and representation. Through this essentialist approach,Melody challenges the viewer to focus on the essence of the subject, rather than its complexities or extraneous details.