Artist Showcase | Melanie Hava

Clan groups: Dugul-barra and Wari-barra
Language groups: Dryibal language family group, Mamu people

Melanie Hava was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, in 1982 and she currently lives and work in Cairns, Queensland.

Melanie’s exquisite seascape paintings often incorporate silver and gold leaf as well as Swarovski crystal and depict the marine life that abounds in the tropical waters of Far North Queensland.

When she was 23 years old, Melanie travelled to Austria to live with her father's family and learn about European culture. On returning to Australia she moved to Cairns, Queensland, to be close to her mother's country. It is here that she feels at home and at one with the spirit of the rainforest and reef animals. Her work is a unique fusion of cultural influences from both sides of her family.

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Melanie Hava

Solo Exhibition | Highlighted Works

Bugan Mungan
28 Oct 2023 - 18 Feb 2024

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Melanie Hava, Bugan Mungan 2023, synthetic polymer paint, metallic watercolour paint and gold and silver leaf on Arches 300gsm paper, courtesy of the artist.

Group Exhibitions | Highlighted Works

Destination North II
27 Jun – 22 Aug 2020

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Melanie Hava, Cassowaries and Juvenile Chicks, 2020, mixed media, Collection of the artist Melanie Hava, Meeting Place, 2019, mixed media, Collection of the artist Melanie Hava, Rainforest Rumours, 2019, mixed media, Collection of the artist Melanie Hava, Moongarrah Nest (turkey), 2019, mixed media, Collection of the artist Melanie Hava, Cassowary Meeting, 2019, mixed media, Collection of the artist

ARTNOW FNQ 2019
13 Dec 2019 – 2 Feb 2020

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Melanie Hava, Barrier Reef Bubbles I, 2019, synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas, Purchased Cairns Art Gallery Foundation, 2020

Collection Works

Melanie Hava, Barrier Reef Bubbles I, 2019, synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas, Purchased Cairns Art Gallery Foundation, 2020