Melanie Delgado (b.1977) was born and raised in New Jersey. She has lived in many places, most notably Philadelphia, Maryland and California. In 2014 she moved from San Diego, California to Upstate New York where she has found a home and a sense of place, with deep ties to her community. Delgado has been a painting instructor at the Woodstock School of Art since 2015 and has most recently been the exhibition curator for Maiden Lane Gallery in Kingston, New York. A collection of seemingly unrelated works tied together by chaotic lines, fierce movement and a defiant palette. This work brings together Delgado’s unique point of view and diverse vision. Self-taught, Delgado is a notorious rule-breaker, thumbing her nose at tradition while weaving together her own narrative and forging her own path. At first glance, one notices an array of color and tone. Then upon further inspection, we see the continuity and thematic presence Delgado imposes upon the canvas. Carving out time in her studio between teaching at the Woodstock School of Art and raising a daughter, she continues to piece together works taking on Motherhood, Fear and Doubt. Her collection is imbued with Determination, Confidence and Love.