Opening Reception
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 – 6pm – 10pm

Leon will be exhibiting to new bodies of work, From the Ground Up and High Creek Fen, from local photographer and artist Melissa Lynn during the biannual Month of Photography (MOP) in Denver.
Melissa’s latest series examine the essential relationship between humanity and the Earth. Her work emphasizes the necessity of conservation and preservation initiatives and underscores our interdependence with nature. The images invite viewers to reflect on their roles within this complex ecosystem.
From the Ground Up explores agriculture and sustainable land management through images created at urban farms and gardens in Colorado. These vibrant green spaces help combat climate change, promote regenerative practices, and ensure equitable access to fresh, healthy food. Urban farms serve as essential community hubs for education and collaboration, transforming neglected areas into thriving ecosystems. This series also highlights native pollinator plants that support vital species, including
bees and butterflies.
Melissa’s creative technique is grounded in the regenerative principles central to this series. Through a synergetic method, the transformation that emerges from decay becomes an integral part of the artwork. Drawing from these sustainable practices that nurture the land, her method intertwines ecological and artistic processes.
In response to environmental imbalance, From the Ground Up offers a vision of renewal—one where humans reconnect with the land, nurture healthy ecosystems, and restore harmony for the benefit of all. This alliance with nature embodies the work’s core message: by healing the soil, we heal the Earth—and, in turn, ourselves.
High Creek Fen features an ecologically rich wetland in Colorado that has preserved ancient flora and fauna since the last Ice Age. Fens are peat-forming habitats where water rises to the surface year-round, supporting a rare ecosystem adapted to thrive in this unique environment.
Melissa’s creative process mirrors the fen’s slow transformation and directly collaborates between the ecosystem’s life and the photographs. This bioart approach blends living organisms with artistic creation, further connecting art, science, and nature.
High Creek Fen is a fragile, ancient world that reminds us of the delicate balance sustaining our planet. She hopes to inspire a deeper connection and commitment to its preservation by bringing its essence into the gallery.