Chiara Mensa printmaking exhibit (June 26th-Aug 8th)

📆 Dates
June 26 - August 8

🕛 Opening times
Mon-Thu 12-11.00pm, Fri-Sat 12-11.30pm, Sun 12-10pm

📍 Location
Grain Barge, Mardyke Wharf, Hotwell Rd, Bristol, BS8 4RU

🎟️ Tickets
FREE entry, dog-friendly venue


About the exhibit
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Originally trained as an architect, Chiara Mensa is an Italian-born designer and self-taught printmaker who has been developing her practice since 2022. Her eclectic collection of work is unified by her love for the natural world and interest in the detailed observation of her surroundings, from animals and plants to inanimate objects and patterns.

Chiara’s main focus is the creation of original art prints from carved linoleum blocks that she handprints from her Bristol home studio using a tabletop press or humble wooden spoon. She truly enjoys the slow making that comes with carving and hand-printing linocut blocks, embracing the tactile quality and individuality that traditional printmaking brings.

Chiara's work has been exhibited in group shows in Bristol, exploring themes of nature, pollinators, and seasonal rituals. In this exhibition at the Grain Barge, she will be showcasing a selection of her original nature-themed lino prints alongside new work with a more minimalistic focus. All prints will be available to purchase.

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🔗 Useful links
website, https://chiaramensa.square.site/
online shop, https://chiaramensaart.etsy.com
Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/chiaramensaart/