Traces of Light: Impressions of France | Melissa Sisk

« Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux. » Marcel Proust

Traces of Light is a collection of handmade illustrationed screenprints capturing quiet moments and fleeting scenes observed by the artist while spending the summer of 2023 in Southern France. From tranquil floral studies to busy urban corners, these works are reflections not only of place, but of presence — how memory, emotion, and time leave their mark. This series explores the transitional space where observation turns into memory, and memory unfolds into form. As French writer Marcel Proust once wrote, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

About the Artist:

With a foundation in graphic design, animation, and medical-scientific illustration, Melissa Sisk is a self-taught screen printer who blends technical precision with creative exploration. Born in Germany and raised across the United States, different cultures and perspectives have shaped her creative lens.

Melissa currently teaches as a Senior Graphic Design Instructor at Dunwoody College of Technology, but is looking to take her practice abroad to further evolve her eye and voice — and feed her wanderlust.

Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 4 PM