MELISSA LAUNAY’S paintings explore the themes of mystery and imagination, curiosity and wonder.
Characterised by their luxurious colours and intricate detail, Launay’s enchanting works conjure dreamlike spaces into which one can escape.
Melissa Launay lives and works between the south of Spain and London. She achieved an MA in Fine Art from the University of Seville and has illustrated several books for British and American publishers. Alongside her illustrative work, Launay has also painted many murals for the charity Kids Company run by Camila Batmanghelidjh.
PUBLISHED ILLUSTRATED WORK
2016 Colour Yourself to Tranquillity. Published by CICO BOOKS. 90 Illustrations.
2016 Be More Tree by Alice Peck. CICO BOOKS. 95 Illustrations.
2012 My Mama Earth by Susan B. Katz. BAREFOOT BOOKS. 14 spreads.
(Winner of the GOLD Moonbeam Award for Best Picture Book 4-8 year old).
2009 Animal Spirits by Chris Luttichau. CICO BOOKS. 50 Illustrations.
2008 Mandalas for Everyday Living by Cassandra Lorious. CICO BOOKS. 52 Illustrations.
2008 The Golden Tarot by Liz Dean. CICO BOOKS. 78 Illustrations.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Shows
2018 Paisajes Curiosos, Sala Municipal de Exposiciones de Malaga, Spain.
2015 Curious Tales, Jonathan Cooper Park Walk Gallery, London.
2011 The Enchanted Landscape, Jonathan Cooper Park Walk Gallery, London.
2011 All the Hidden Creatures, Coningsby Gallery, London.
2008 Teatro, Sala de Arte El Mercado, Malaga, Spain.
2008 The Gathering, 15 metre mural in the centre of Cordoba, Spain.
2005 Miradas Ausentes, La Sala de Arte de Nerja, Malaga. Spain
Mixed shows / Art fairs / Events
2018 May
Affordable Art Fair with Russell Gallery
2017 Christmas
Mixed christmas show at the Russell Gallery
2017 October
Affordable Art Fair with Russell Gallery
2017 May
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Russell Gallery
2017 March
Affordable Art Fair Battersea Park with Brian Sinfield Gallery
2016 December
Group Christmas show at the Russell Gallery, Putney, London
2016 November
Publication of illustrated book BE MORE TREE. Written by Alice Peck, illustrated by Melissa Launay. Published by CICO BOOKS
2016 June
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead Heath with the Russell Gallery
2016 March
Affordable Art Fair London Battersea with the Brian Sinfield Gallery
2016 February
‘ Marmalade on toast and an orange’ wins Winsor and Newton Artist of the Year award at the Mall Galleries
organised by Artists and Illustrators magazine.
2015 December
CURIOUS TALES solo show at the Jonathan Cooper Park Walk Gallery, London.
1 – 5 December
2015 October
‘A cup of tea dear’ Selected for the 163rd
RWA Bristol open exhibition 4- 29 October
2015 August
Group Summer exhibition in support of Mother of Peace Orphanage, Brian Sinfield Gallery, Burford, Cotswolds
2 – 31 August
2015 June
Affordable Art Fair London Hampstead with the Russell Gallery
2015 March
Affordable Art Fair Battersea Park with the Brian Sinfield Gallery
2015 February
Works on Paper Arts Fair with the Russell Gallery
2014 December
Group Christmas Show at the Brian Sinfield Gallery
2014 July
Exhibiting at Childwickbury Arts Festival
2013 December
Christmas Group Show at the McAllister Thomas Modern and Contemporary Gallery
2013 September
25 Years Anniversary Group Show at the Jonathan Cooper Park Walk Gallery
2013 April
Affordable Art Fair with the FourWalls Gallery in Bristol
2013 April
Exhibiting at the Decorative Antique and Textile Fair with Jenna Burlingham Gallery
2013 March
Busting into Spring group Spring show at the McAllister Thomas Modern and Contemporary Gallery
2013 March
Affordable Art fair with the FourWalls Gallery
2012 December
SOLO Show at The Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London. 6-24th December
2012 November
A selection of paintings with The Fourwalls Gallery at the Hampstead Heath Autumn Affordable Art Fair, 1-4th November
2012 October
The launch of my new company LAUNAY DESIGNS at the Brand Licensing Europe at Olympia, London. 16-18th October
2012 October
“My Mama Earth” wins GOLD Moonbeam Award in the category of best picture book 4-8 year old.
2012 May
A selection of paintings with The Fourwalls Gallery at the Bristol Spring Affordable Art Fair, 18-20th May
2012 April
Launch of “My Mama Earth” my first illustrated children’s book published by Barefoot Books and written by Susan B. Katz. To be in all bookshops by the 1st of April
2012 March
A selection of paintings with The Fourwalls Gallery at the London Spring Affordable Art Fair
2012 February
Mixed exhibition with Hannah Battershell, Rosalind Chapman, Rebecca Merry and Belinda Syme at the Framers Gallery.
2011 November
Mixed exhibition with Chris Salmon, Rebecca Merry and Mike Davies at the Framers Gallery.
2011 October
Exhibiting with FourWalls Gallery at The Palace Art Fair, Fulham, London
2011 June
Solo show at the Coningsby Gallery
2011 March
Exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair with The Enid Lawson Gallery
2010 November – December
Mix show at the Enid Lawson Gallery
Exhibiting with the FourWalls Gallery at the Palace Art Fair, London
Exhibiting at the Norton Way Gallery
2009 March
Exterior Mural ” The Gathering” 10 x 5 metres in the Centre of Cordoba, Spain
2008 August
Group Exhibition at Sala Mercado, Malaga, Spain
2007 May
Affordable Art Fair,Bristol. Reubens Gallery
2007 March
Affordable Art Fair,London. Reubens Gallery
2007 February
20/21 International Art Fair RCA. Russell Gallery
2006 December
Christmas show at the Russell Gallery
2006 July
Summer show at the Russell Gallery
2006 May
Affordable Art Fair,Bristol. Reubens Gallery
2006 March
Affordable Art Fair,London. Reubens Gallery
2005 September
Solo Show at La Sala de Arte, Malaga. Spain