Martha Street Studio and the School of Fine Arts Student Association (SOFASA) present Formed Impressions, a student-led exhibition celebrating the creative work of printmaking students from the University of Manitoba School of Art. On view from May 2 to May 24, 2025, the exhibition offers a vibrant and diverse selection of prints that speak to both the technical rigor and experimental spirit of emerging artists.

The show features artwork by 18 students working in the School of Art’s printmaking areas. Together, their works span a range of printmaking processes and conceptual approaches, exploring everything from personal storytelling to material abstraction. The result is a compelling and cohesive exhibition that underscores the potential of print media as both a traditional craft and a contemporary form of expression.

Curated by the students themselves, Formed Impressions reflects a strong sense of community, collaboration, and artistic ambition. The exhibition’s title speaks not only to the physical act of printing—of creating impressions—but also to the formation of ideas, identities, and connections that take shape through the artistic process.

In the accompanying exhibition text, student artist Brody McQueen reflects on the dual nature of the exhibition as “both a celebration and a critical inquiry into the practice of printmaking.” He continues:

“Formed Impressions showcases the diligence, technical skill, and creative spirit inherent in the University of Manitoba’s student printmakers. This exhibition not only recognizes their contributions to the local art community but also serves as a testament to their unwavering passion for the traditions and potential experiments of printmaking.”

The participating artists include:

• Anna Sawchuk
• Corinne Young
• Lorna Weir
• Hannah Rae Desjarlais
• Netsanet Shawl
• Wendy Peck
• Essence Young
• Christina Oyawale
• Brian Guevarra
• Rebecca Smith
• Gerald Santos
• Pamela Baptista
• Susie Penner
• Brody Tavish McQueen
• margot morrish
• Emma Gillich
• Elizabeth Gwinner
• Madeleine Alsip

The exhibition’s striking poster and visual identity was designed by Brian Guevarra adding another student-led initiative to the exhibition.

Formed Impressions
Martha Street Studio
May 2–24, 2025
Free and open to the public

https://www.printmakers.mb.ca/