About the artist 

Hi, and thank you for being here.

I’m Melba — a somatic textile artist and meditation facilitator based in Western Australia, and a mother of two. I work with silk, natural dyes, and sustainable pigments, creating pieces through a slow, intuitive process that blends movement, touch, and time.

Much of my work has been shaped by years of travel, living close to nature, and a lifelong curiosity about how colour, emotion, and the body meet. Over time, meditation, movement, and textile practice have naturally woven together into the way I create.

Some days I’m working with water and dye, letting colour move freely through silk. Other days I’m painting with my whole body, making large cloths on the floor or walls. What matters most to me is not the outcome, but the quality of presence that goes into each piece.

My studio is a quiet place of exploration — a space to slow down, listen, and allow something new to take shape. Whether a cloth is meant to be hung, worn, or simply held, I hope it carries a sense of care and openness into the world.

Thank you for sharing a little of this space with me.