Melanie Manchot

Melanie Manchot is an artist based in London. Her work almost exclusively involves the use of liquid photographic emulsion, coated on surfaces such as marble, glass and cloth, taking the form of wall-hung pieces and installations. The initial reason why Manchot began using liquid emulsion was because, working in black and white photography, she felt certain limitations. For example, photographic paper comes in a certain size, a particular finish and is ultimately always two dimensional.

At the beginning of using liquid emulsion Manchot spent a great deal of time experimenting. She has learnt different ways to coat the materials, such as, when putting it onto canvas, brushes are used. Or for non-porous surfaces, rollers and spray guns. However, one of the best ways that she achieved an even application was to pour the emulsion on and spread it with her fingers. This works particularly well when working with glass, using a household varnish to prepare the surface.

Body Study
Emulsion, oil paint and sand on canvas
100 x 100 cm



























Jumping
Emulsion, oil paint and sand on canvas
45 x 70 cm

























Ascent
emulsion, oil paint nad sand on canvas
40 x 70 cm