Reality Cutouts

Mel's art for Los Angeles Times Entertainment reframes reality television through a sharp, collage-led feature.

Working around photographic elements, Mel constructed a high-energy field of icons, slogans and saturated colour, pulling from the language of stickers, tabloids and pop ephemera. 

The approach embraces exaggeration and a fast, attention-grabbing style, reflecting the drama and familiar catchphrases of reality TV. The layouts feel lively but are carefully organised, helping the reader move easily between different shows while keeping a consistent look.