Bio

PATRICK MELROY (he/him)

Melroy currently maintains a studio art practice in the city of Santa Barbara California. Melroy’s practice exists most often as interactive objects and experiences designed to engage an audience. The work has appeared in shows from Belgrade Serbia to Los Angeles California. Melroy was a founding member of the influential Uppur Bunk Collaborative, Pullstring Press, MISC Workshop, and a charter member of Bottled Lightning Projects in Portland OR. Melroy received an MFA from the storied Department of Art at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Periodically, Melroy teaches art for universities and colleges throughout the region. Most recently at CalPoly San Luis Obispo. Melroy has presented numerous creativity workshops and often presents strategies for creativity to corporations big and small. Once a year traveling to remote locations to teach AI and machine-learning experts how to build axes. Returning them to the first tool before they build the latest tool.