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Melissa Collow

@invitingchance

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Experimental photographic artist based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Inviting Chance is my methodology. A little bit of science. A little bit of magic.

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Glide.
One of ten images from my exhibition Glimmers, showing now at @little_rosie_parnell until 27th September.
Come and see it in person; a print holds something a screen never will. Get a coffee while you’re there and take your time with the show. Each image holds the trace of something real transformed by time and light into something else entirely.
Available framed and unframed.
A1, 594 x 841mm, limited edition of 6
A2, 420 x 594mm, limited edition of 12
A3, 297 x 420mm, limited edition of 18

DM me for pricing or if you’d like to know more. by @invitingchance

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My exhibition Glimmers is on now at Little Rosie, 76 Gladstone rd, Parnell.
Mon-Sun 6.30am - 3.00pm
@little_rosie_parnell by @invitingchance

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If you’re in Auckland next Saturday 12th September, join me at Little Rosie’s 2.30-4pm for the opening of my exhibition Glimmers. I’d love to see you there.
@little_rosie_parnell
76 Gladstone Rd, Parnell, Auckland. by @invitingchance

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I work slowly and intuitively allowing light and time to be my collaborators. by @invitingchance

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I’ve been having red light therapy for years. I didn’t realise it had a name other than the Darkroom. Will always be my happy place. by @invitingchance

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IYKYK ❤️ Found these original Eastman printing frames in an auction a few weeks ago. I’ll never tire of making these Lumens, the experimentation, the unknown, the patience and the slowness of the process. I never know what’s hiding beneath the surface until it’s there. by @invitingchance

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5 months ago

My practice leans into imperfection, chance, and the unexpected. Today’s unexpected result came from a box of expired paper, fogged and a little mouldy. Instead of throwing it out, I took it outside and placed an old glass bottle on it. This image feels like the start of something new. by @invitingchance

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10 months ago

My final day in the Fall 2025 Virtual Residency with @phototrouveemagazine thanks to @juliana.naufel and @twiggyboyerart for their guidance and for creating such an inspiring space. Excited to keep developing this body of work. by @invitingchance

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a year ago

One portrait, repeated and altered each version teasing out a different life, the possibility, what’s hidden and the imagined dreams. by @invitingchance

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a year ago

Working on a new website. This image will be available to buy as a print once the site goes live. by @invitingchance

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a year ago

Playing with double exposing Cyanotypes while I wait for my next round of Lumens to develop. by @invitingchance

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3 years ago

More experimentation with paper stock and fresh foliage this week. A mixed bag of results not getting the colours I was hoping for and the 30+ degree heat causing condensation & the plants to literally melt into the paper. by @invitingchance

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