Borrell, Melissa (b. 1973)
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(b. 1973)
Austin, TX
A native Texan, Melissa has lived in many cities around the globe. A lover of legos and building
blocks, she has been obsessed with three dimensional forms for as long as she can remember.
Melissa has created site specific installations for public and private institutions for over 10
years. Her clients include Facebook, Inc., Texas Tech University, Kaiser Permanente, Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital, Marriott Hotels, and many others. As an artist who loves math and
science, Melissa uses a blend of modern industrial processes, digital fabrication, and
traditional craft techniques to build artwork that challenge our expectations and highlights the
beauty that surrounds us. With a background in jewelry design, Melissa lived in San Francisco
for many years creating sculptural wearable art before transitioning to large scale sculpture and
installation work. She received an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives in Austin, TX.
www.melissaborrell.com