Melissa Yes

Melissa Yes is an Assistant Professor of Art, specializing in Digital Media at the University of Alabama. She holds an MFA from The Ohio State University (2017) and is affiliated with Woods Hall. Her work focuses on intermedia art, examining American myths and cultural economies through video, installation, and collaborative projects.

Education:

• MFA in Art, The Ohio State University, 2017

Research Interests: Yes explores themes of cultural critique, collaboration, and participatory art. Her practice merges subtle humor with critical analysis, often addressing societal norms and institutional structures. Notable projects include installations like Finches (2022) and Total Body Conditioning (2019), which interrogate collective narratives and material culture.

Awards & Grants:

• Alabama State Council on the Arts Media/Photography Fellowship
• Research grants from The Ohio State University

Exhibitions & Collaborations: Yes has exhibited solo works at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Southern Exposure Project Space, and Sean Christopher Gallery. She co-founded Vinegar, a nonprofit contemporary art space in Birmingham, Alabama, emphasizing community engagement and experimental practices.

Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects with artists Tyler Jones, Fen Kennedy, and Todd Slaughter, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary and collective creative processes.