Renowned international artists showcase work throughout The Highley House—strong graphic elements, striking, sculptural neon, movement represented in simple lines and shapes—an inspired blend of approach and perspective.
Chase Melendez grew up in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives and works in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area. His work is inspired by the aesthetics of early video games, cartoons, and TV and films of his childhood growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. Melendez creates bright bold geometric compositions that are applied on walls, structures, unique spaces, or individual objects.
He received his MFA in studio art from University of Cincinnati and his BA in studio art from San Diego State University. In addition to his own artwork, he has worked creatively in film, theater, and event production.
David Guinn has painted over 35 murals worldwide, with his smaller scale paintings shown in galleries and museums. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants. In 2012, David Guinn founded Freewall, an outdoor space in Philadelphia dedicated to promoting innovative mural art.
Joe Geis is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Geis focuses on murals, illustrations, installations, and patterns. He explores the movement and balance that lines, shapes, and negative space can create within different environments and spaces.
