Moon at Kielder Observatory is part of King's 'Ancient Light' series, which primarily consists of analogue photographs of the night sky, produced in several dark sky locations and at several astronomical observatories. To produce these images, Melanie King participated in residencies away from light pollution, collaborating with University College London and Kielder Observatories. This project was published as Ancient Light by XYZ Books in 2025, with an essay by Professor Val Williams. 

Dr MELANIE KING is an artist and curator of working class origin. She grew up in Manchester and is now based in Kent, UK. She is interested in the relationship between the cosmos, the environment, photography and materiality. In her work, Melanie intends to highlight the intimate connection between photographic materials and the natural world. She is currently researching several sustainable photographic processes, to minimise the environmental impact of her artistic practice. 

Melanie is co-Director of super/collider, Lumen Studios and founder of the London Alternative Photography Collective. She completed her PhD at the Royal College of Art in 2024, and lectures in Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University.