Melissa Boodoo
Artist & Designer
Melissa Boodoo, a Chinese-Trinidadian artist in Toronto, explores human connection, introspection, and cultural identity in her art. With a Bachelor's in Interior Design and a Minor in Music, Melissa's multidimensional perspective adds depth to her works. Drawing from 15+ years of experimentation in diverse mediums, she skillfully combines vibrant colors, evocative brushstrokes, and meticulous detail.
Melissa's creative process bridges the external world and her inner realm, presenting a non-verbal literature where strokes, lines, and colors foster profound connections. Her artistry, influenced by her Interior Design background, captivates with its visual allure, blending Chinese-Trinidadian roots into a celebration of cultural diversity. Melissa's oeuvre sparks self-discovery and intercultural exchange, inviting viewers to explore their emotions and identities. By merging personal narrative and universal themes, she creates a profound artistic experience that transcends boundaries and embraces shared humanity.
Art Work
Exploring traditional techniques and mediums through acrylic paint, pastels and ink.
Interior Design
Island Lapidarium
My final thesis project that aims to preserve the natural artifacts found on this forgotten Venice island
The Island Lapidarium was made in her honor to restore the lost fragments of the Lagoona and to appease her soul. Here we preserve the island within the old monastery that now acts as the body and memory of this island.
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Island Lapidarium_back Courtyard.jpg | Island Lapidarium_marble statues.jpg | Island Lapidarium_marble statues 2.jpg |
Island Lapidarium_Exterior view of side | Island Lapidarium_Front Enterance (insid | Island Lapidarium_Window detail.jpg |
Island Lapidarium_St.Nicolas and tomb.jp | Island Lapidarium_Exterior view of front | Island Lapidarium_Column fragments.jpg |
Island Lapidarium_back Courtyard 2.jpg | Island Lapidarium_Old church window fram |
All Videos
Gallery York Walk-Through
'How Do We Invade Space?'
‘How Do we invade Space’, proposes the question on how do we, as individual entities, invade our surrounding with purpose. How we interact with space our surrounding environment? We are forced to wonder what our responsibilities are when we enter a space with four walls. A space has dimensions, a space has time and has the ability to be tangible. It is our responsibly to make a difference, it is our responsibly to reconfigure it. It is our responsibly to give space a reason.