Marta Jim

My practice reflects my attempt to capture the joyful details of daily life. They often appear insignificant, but I think that it’s their simplicity and the smallness what makes them special. While capturing these, I learn about the medium and the process. I am constantly learning and adding new twists to techniques new to me; what I love about linocutting is that it’s all about problem-solving!
I am heavily influenced by comics, cartoons and children’s books and my work reflects that – it’s cheerful, imaginative and with a cartoonish vibe. The main characters tend to be books and animals.
Sustainability: I only use environmentally friendly materials in my linocut prints – the paper I use is recycled (made from post-consumer waste, such as take away cups); I don’t use any solvents or harmful substances in printing or cleaning; the electricity in my studio comes from renewable sources and all packaging is plastic-free. All materials are locally sourced where possible.
I offer original linocut prints, giclee prints, digital drawings, greeting cards and hand-burnt wooden baubles (winter season only). Prices vary between £10 to £75.

I am a Spanish printmaker living in Worthing and I specialise in environmentally friendly linocuts. I am a member of the Lawrence’s Printmaking Club (Hove), where I regularly print my linocuts and dry point etchings. I find that lino cutting suits me perfectly – it’s physical, messy (if you want it to be) and always surprises you as you always work in reverse.
Aside from a short Printmaking course at Phoenix Art Space (Brighton) in 2018, I am self-taught, and I love the learning process – to me, printmaking equals problem-solving, so I constantly challenge my inquisitive mind!

My work has been exhibited in various exhibitions/events in the last few years, such as “Art Apart” (Jubilee Library, Brighton, 2020; BMECP, Brighton, 2021), I was selected in the Printmaking-only fair ‘Print & Press’ at Phoenix Artspace (Brighton), November 2021. I recently took part in the Worthing Artists Open Houses, Winter 2022 (venue 25).

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you’d like further information about me or my work.

Marta Jim