Melissa Meyer's Black and White Works on Paper 1984-1994 Reveal Private Investigations

The New York Studio School hosted "Melissa Meyer in Black and White: Works on paper, 1984-1994," from December 14, 2006, until February 3, 2007. This exhibition later moved to the Wiegand Gallery at Notre Dame de Namur University, where it ran from January 20 to March 3, 2008. It featured Meyer's black-and-white drawings and paintings, showcasing a complementary practice to her vibrant pieces. The collection included charcoal and oil stick works that explored formal elements, foreshadowing her subsequent style. Influences from artists such as Matisse, de Kooning, and Pollock were apparent, particularly in works like "Untitled, Triptych #2" (1988) and "Triptych#2 VSC" (1992), demonstrating how these explorations shaped her later colorful creations.