Melissa Wiederrecht
artist.
Melissa Wiederrecht was raised in Wyoming, but lives and works in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Since graduating, she has employed code and algorithms to create abstract compositions that evoke a connection to the infinite. While her artistic medium relies on technology, it explores how generated outputs can connect to timeless and ancient concepts. Born in the US, Melissa chose to live her life as a Muslim woman in Saudi Arabia, immersing herself fully while also being surrounded by Sudanese people and culture. With her art, Melissa aims to celebrate the strange and beautiful blend of these diverse cultures, showcasing how they coexist and influence one another in a harmonious symphony of creativity.
From reGEN | Generative Artists Fighting Degenerative Diseases, October 2023
