Melody Lima
b. 1961, San Francisco ∙ CE artist since 1983
Photo by Evguenia Shtill
Melody Lima was the first studio artist to join Creativity Explored when the studio opened in 1983.
Bold color, movement, and complex compositions are the mark of Lima’s artwork. Her subject matter is varied but she frequently draws and paints figures and animals, often using a combination of information taken from photographs and from her imagination.
Lima likes to plan each composition before putting any mark on the page. She carefully utilizes color by selecting pairings of similar colors to use in each area of a work. Lima also enjoys working with embroidery, creating elaborate designs of colorful geometric characters in partnership with her long-time teacher and friend, Pilar Olabarria. Lima’s dedication to the CE community, penchant for friendly conversation, and her committed art practice have defined the culture of CE for over 35 years.
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2020
The park "a darling walk for the mind", Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2019
The Grand Finale, Spark Arts, San Francisco, CA
2018
Fabulate!, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2016
Ripe, Creativity Explored Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2015
Tree of Life, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2012
Are We There Yet?, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2011
Black and White and Read All Over, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2010
Ritual/Habitual, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Spectrum, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2009
"Science" Fiction, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
TV and Me, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2008
INsects INsectos, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2007
Super Heroes Super Villains, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Shadowshine, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Naked, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2005
The Pink Show, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2004
Functionable, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Critters, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2003
Fired and Wired, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
