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Painted by Rose
Art that Honors Humanity
Melissa Rose Tylinski is a Peruana Americana artist, arts administrator, and arts and health advocate deeply interested in the inner worlds we carry and how creativity gives them form. Her background in psychology and connection to Jungian philosophy shape her belief that when we immerse ourselves in art, we can touch the deepest parts of ourselves—and through understanding ourselves, begin to better understand and heal the world around us.
Artist Statement
Working primarily in portraiture and surrealism, Melissa Rose Tylinski explores memory, identity, heritage, and the ways our inner and outer worlds meet. At the core of her practice is the belief that creativity preserves the way we see and experience the world before it can be erased, forgotten, or muddled with time.
There is vibrancy and spice in a world where we are allowed to be fully ourselves. Through both her artwork and curatorial practice, Melissa hopes to create spaces where those parts of us can remain visible, be celebrated, and live on.
Practice & Impact
- Painting Portraits and Surrealism exploring identity, memory, and human experience
- Curatorial Practice creating narrative-driven exhibitions centered on connection and reflection
- Program Development using creative practice to support wellbeing, dialogue, and belonging in public spaces
- Arts & Health bridging creative practice with health, education, and shared community spaces
Her work combines artistic practice with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, expanding how and where art can create opportunities for reflection, connection, and wellbeing.
Collaborations, Commissions, and Public Programs
Rose collaborates with museums, cultural institutions, healthcare partners, individual artists, and community organizations through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs. Her work is guided by the belief that to be seen is a powerful act of healing.