‘Reclining Nude’ – Oil Painting by Melissa Clements

Reclining Nude is a contemporary Femme Nue still life by Perth-based artist Melissa Clements, measuring 41 cm x 50 cm. Executed in oil on 100% cotton paper, the piece is elegantly framed in UV-protective, museum-grade glass with Italian mouldings, ensuring longevity and refined display.

With her classical technique and painterly sensitivity, Clements renders the female form with quiet intimacy. The reclining pose evokes themes of rest, vulnerability, and poise, presenting a timeless exploration of the human figure within a contemporary context.

Melissa Clements is a British-born fine artist now based in Perth, Western Australia. Her practice is informed by her migrant experience, using painting as a way to interpret memory, identity, and belonging. She has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize (2023), Darling Prize (2022), and Lester Prize (2021). At the age of 23, she was commissioned by the Supreme Court of Western Australia to paint the official portrait of Chief Justice Peter Quinlan. In 2024, she is the Studio 7 Resident at PS Art Space, Fremantle. Her works are represented in public and private collections across Australia.

Details:

• Title: Reclining Nude

• Artist: Melissa Clements (British-born, Perth-based)

• Medium: Oil on 100% cotton paper

• Framing: UV-protective, museum-grade glass with Italian mouldings

• Measurement: 41 cm x 50 cm

• Style: Contemporary Femme Nue / Figurative art

• Origin: Australia