Melody Suranyi

Melody is a Newcastle based Artist, Muralist and Teacher whose art combines modern and ancient themes. By Drawing inspiration from antiquity and infusing it with modern colours and patterns, Melody paints a celebration of old and new. Melody’s artistic journey began with a dual passion for archaeology and art. Rather than choosing between the two, she merged them, allowing her to continue exploring ancient history while expressing her creativity through art. After graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design in 2022 she joined Onwards Gallery as a resident artist. Since then, Melody has sold her work both regionally and internationally and has exhibited in many group exhibitions, most recently in the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie. Based in Newcastle, Melody shares her passion for art with a wide audience, teaching workshops to both children and adults, with the goal of inspiring creativity and cultivating a love for art. She has also expanded her practice to include large-scale mural painting, most notably a 15-meter mural on the hoarding of the Newcastle Heritage Post Office.