This event is in the past.It took place on May 1, 2026 at University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance.


Internal Architecture
Northside
Melissa Jones builds haunting, intimate portraits from weathered surfaces and bone, layering oil paint until skin seems to remember every shadow it has ever held. Her Detroit roots show in the rust and resilience.
Detroit artist
figurative art
oil paintings
psychological depth
Tips
🎨oil painting is her primary medium
🦴themes include bones, rust, weathered surfaces
🍷opening reception May 1, 5-7pm — meet the artist
Internal Architecture


Melissa Jones builds haunting, intimate portraits from weathered surfaces and bone, layering oil paint until skin seems to remember every shadow it has ever held. Her Detroit roots show in the rust and resilience.
Detroit artist
figurative art
oil paintings
psychological depth
Tips
🎨oil painting is her primary medium
🦴themes include bones, rust, weathered surfaces
🍷opening reception May 1, 5-7pm — meet the artist
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