Art & Language
A closer kind of looking
In micrography, lettering forms the image itself. Explore the portraits and discover how words become lines, shapes, and expressions.
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MECLINA GOMES PRIESTLEYArtist. Curator. Storyteller.
Art that carries
the soul
of a story.
Painting, poetry, and micrography. Discover the words within the image and the stories that give each work its form.
Explore the work01Art
Paintings that bring words, identity, and expression together.
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02Legacy &
Storytelling
Personal stories explored through commissioned art.
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03Curatorial
Practice
Connecting art, artists, and the spaces we share.
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04Collaborations
Community art that creates room for connection.
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05Work
With Me
A painting. A partnership. A conversation to begin.
ConnectThe artist behind the words
Rooted in story.
Drawn in words.
Meclina Gomes Priestley is a contemporary artist whose paintings, drawings, and mixed media work feature micrography: an ancient technique that uses lettering as a foundational design element.
Look closely. The lines of a portrait or the folds of a gown become words you can read.
Meet MeclinaSelected work
Words become worlds.
Select a painting to open a larger image and look closely at its details. Availability and purchasing information are listed in the original-work catalog. Madison Alexandria is a collaboration with MarkAnthony Little.
Legacy & Storytelling
Some stories
deserve to be
held forever.
A person. A memory. Words you never want to lose.
Explore Meclina’s commissioned work and start a conversation about the story you would like a painting to carry.
Explore commissionsCuratorial Practice
Art, in conversation
with place.
Meclina’s practice extends beyond the studio into exhibitions, hospitality spaces, and collaborations with other artists.
Explore her background and project experience, or get in touch about an exhibition or space.
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Collaborations
Made with people.
Made for connection.
Art offers a shared language: a way to exchange stories, make together, and connect.
Discover Meclina’s work with Community Art Collaborative and the projects that bring art into community life.
Discover community artStories in the work
Look closer.
There is more to discover.
Identity & Expression
The words we wear
The Warrior in a Gown collection brings handwritten language into the form of a garment. See the works within Meclina’s portfolio.
View the collectionArt & Community
Beyond the frame
Community Art Collaborative connects people through art programming and shared creative experiences. Explore the project’s story.
Explore community workBring art into your world
Find a work
that speaks to you.
Browse original artwork and explore the print shop. Visit each listing for current availability and purchasing details.
Work With Me
What story
shall we tell?
For commissions, curatorial projects, and collaborations, share a little about what you have in mind.
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