Melinda Stephens draws profound inspiration from "The Space Between"—the quiet, evocative moments nestled within the landscapes of Western Australia's Southwest. Her work captures the subtle transitions between light and shadow, trees and earth, creating an intimate dialogue between the natural world and the echoes of past experiences. She explores the beauty of liminal spaces, where stillness meets movement and light filters gently through the landscape. These spaces, rich with atmosphere, serve as bridges between memory and presence, inviting viewers to pause and reflect.

Through her love of atmospheric landscapes, Melinda captures the way the land stretches beneath shifting skies, where trees stand both in solitude and in connection to their surroundings. Each piece resonates with a sense of something remembered—a fleeting moment from a past journey, a whisper of connection to places once visited or dreamed of. Her work evokes a timeless longing, drawing the viewer into the quiet magic of landscapes that feel both familiar and untouchable, like fragments of a half-remembered story.

Now residing in the Blackwood region, Melinda finds endless inspiration in the area’s trees and forests, which form the foundation of her evolving body of work. She embraces painting, photography, and ceramics to create art that is at once personal and universal, capturing the essence of ‘treescapes’ and the moods they evoke in their simplest, most profound form.

Melinda’s creative journey is interwoven with her commitment to community. As the chair of the Blackwood River Arts Trail and founder of THINGSweMAKE, she cultivates opportunities for artists to connect and share their work. Her gallery showcases an eclectic mix of local artistry, fostering collaboration and creating spaces where art and community converge.

Her art and initiatives are an invitation to journey through landscapes both external and internal—reflecting on the memories, the emotions, and the quiet spaces that shape us all. Melinda warmly welcomes collaborations and connections, encouraging others to join her in celebrating the transformative power of art and memory.