Abandoned spaces are my happy place. I am intrigued by traces left by former occupants. These environments form the basis of my photographic practice, in which I construct tabletop models of empty places and photograph them; the resulting image becomes the final work.

Alongside this, I create bright, joyous sculptures, often incorporating repurposed ready‑made objects and intended for outdoor settings. While materially and visually different, both strands explore ideas of time and transformation.

My research considers the building blocks of photography, from pixels to analogue processes. I experiment extensively with photographic techniques and lead cyanotype workshops as part of this enquiry.

I am a Creative Mentor at Emerge, the graduate studios attached to Bath Spa University. I have won awards and exhibit my work in Ireland and UK. I am Irish with my studio and home in Bath, UK.

Please take a look at my Portfolio pages. My most recent work is usually on Instagram @melissamahonart.

You are welcome to contact me to enquire about prices. e:melissamahon@me.com or DM on instagram