Melissa Haigh Art

Melissa Haigh is an artist and curator based in Manchester. Her figurative painting practice explores the rich textures of oil paint, pausing moments of everyday conversations. Capturing the essence of female friendships has become a focal point for her work, presenting painted narratives which convey shared experiences, emotion and conversations that define these connections. Haigh is interested in the unspoken dialogue of women, capturing friendships through photography, documentation and predominately paintwork. 

 

In her curatorial role she has co-curated four sell-out exhibitions in Manchester. She is interested in curating meaningful events in response to Manchester’s thriving artistic community, giving people space to exhibit. The events are methodically planned to showcase diverse talents, working with venues and creatives to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for all involved.

 

Recent exhibitions include the Manchester Open 2024 at HOME, Figurative Forms at Neighbourhood Gallery, Nice One at Green Arches, Rooted in Memory at Hudson Social and Homegrown at YES.