an artist and illustrator based in Cornwall, UK. My work delves into mysticism in art, drawing inspiration from the region's mythology and folklore. Through intricate black and white ink drawings, I seek to explore alternative realities filled with magic and mystery, contrasting the modern world's disenchanted state.
Hi, I’m Merran,
About Merran Coleman and Mysticism in Art
EDUCATION
MA Illustration: Authorial Practice - Falmouth University. 2025
BA HONS Visual Communication: Illustration - University of Brighton. 2018
AWARDS
Short listed for Holyer An Gof Award 2025
Long listed for the Folio Society Book Illustration Award 2024
Short listed for the V&A Emerging Illustrator Award 2024
Short listed for the Folio Society Book Illustration Award 2023
Long listed for the Folio Society Book Illustration Award 2022
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EXHIBITIONS
Above & Below - Artizan Collective Gallery, Devon. 2022
The People’s Art Fair - ROSC, Bristol. 2021
Move - Hells Mouth, Cornwall. 2020
Narrative - The Old Library, Cornwall. 2019
easy 2018 - The Old Bakery Studios, Cornwall. 2018
For sale - The Norman Rea Gallery, Leeds. 2018
In Cahoots - The Old Truman Brewery, London. 2018
Cluster Illustration - 1963 Gallery, London. 2017
Tales and Tails - Old Press Gallery, Cornwall. 2015