Melani Roussouw

Born in the Free State, South Africa, Melani Roussouw discovered her creative gift at the age of 12. Not knwoing where it would lead her, she watched her talents blossoming in different types of creative mediums through high school. 

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In 2001, Melani won the Danielle Howard Prize for “Best Performance in Graphic Design” which led her to completing a graphic design course at City Varsity Cape Town, South Africa. Her continuous accolades in graphic design and fashion industry’s working for the world renowned Vanessa Gounden London Collective. 

 

Proven to being extremely versatile, she is inspired by street art and fine art, combing the two styles in an exquisite manner. Triumphing in her loose brush strokes and free paint splatte technique, by mixing acrylic, spray and oil paint. 

 

In 2019, her work was exhibited at the Old Venetian Harbour in Crete, Greece and soon after that a few pieces were showcased at Design Plus during Miami Art Basel. Her work was also seen in Vanity Fair’s 2021 March, Hollywood and April publications. 

She continues to participate in Group exhibitions and collaborations and in various platforms to share her work.