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About Meliprints

Hello,I am Melissa Lhoirit,the printmakerworking under the name'Meliprints'

I create limited edition of linocut prints using traditional printmaking techniques.

I was born in France and studied Applied Arts and Visual Design. I discovered printmaking while spending a year in the US as an exchange student.

Now based in Cambridge, I divide my time between working as a graphic designer and developing my personal practice as a printmaker, specialising in original linocut prints.

My work is characterised by a bold, illustrative style, using vibrant colours and strong contrasts to depict scenes of everyday life and evocative nocturnal atmospheres. People frequently feature in my compositions, with much of my inspiration drawn from familiar communities and local places. Each piece forms part of a broader visual narrative, contributing to the storytelling aspect of my work.

I enjoy working on themed series that evolve gradually. These explore subjects such as the relaxed feel of a British summer, the bustling energy of Cambridge’s streets, and the joyful connection between people, music, and dance.

Documenting my creative process is an integral part of my practice. I regularly share behind-the-scenes insights, including videos and photos of my linocut work in progress, under the name ‘@meliprints’.

Artist Societies

I am a member of the Cambridge Drawing Society, Cambridge Open Studios, and the a-n organisation.

Gallery

Visit the gallery Cambridge Contemporary Craft to see my work:
5 Bene’t Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QN

Publishing

Cover illustrations for Candlestick Press, independent press publishing beautiful poetry pamphlets. Based in Nottingham in the UK.

Exhibitions

Immersions: into the river Cam
Robinson College
22 June – 26 June 2022

Open Studios Show-case
Michaelhouse Café, Cambridge
27 June – 2 July 2022

Cambridge Open Studios 2022
Pitt Building, Cambridge
2 & 3 July 2022

Cambridge Open Studios 2023
Pitt Building, Cambridge
1 & 2 July 2023

Cambridge Open Studios 2024
Museum of Cambridge
6 & 7 July 2024

Summer Lookout Fair
St Paul’s church, Cambridge
3rd August 2024

Winter Lookout Fair
St Barnabas church, Cambridge
2nd November 2024

Cambridge Arts Festival
Guildhall & Grand Arcade
February 2025

Eddington Arts
Storey’s Field Center
April 2025

Cambridge Open Studios 2025
All Saints’ Church, Cambridge
12, 13, 19 & 20 July 2025

Follow me

Get notified about new prints in the making by following my account Meliprints on Instagram or Facebook

Original linocut prints handmade in Cambridge, United Kingdom

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