MULCH
Featuring four talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across fine art, textiles and illustration, this inaugural exhibition at Leith Makers marks the beginning of an artist collective.
About MULCH
Four Edinburgh-based Artists and Makers present an exhibition celebrating nature and connection.
This exciting group exhibition is to be unveiled on Wednesday November 26th 2025, with the launch night opening from 6pm - 9pm. Featuring four talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across fine art, textiles and illustration, this inaugural exhibition marks the beginning of an artist collective formed by Freya Moran, Rachel Turner, Ruth Nichols-Pike and Sarah Kwan. Coming together to showcase their thoughtful collaborative work, MULCH will highlight not only the shared connections in nature - but also friendship and the importance of community.
The artists are delighted for this opportunity to present their work and hope that you will join them at Leith Makers, to celebrate on the opening night. From beautiful hand drawn and painted work, to embroidered illustrative pieces and hand printed linocuts, besides other prints and gifts available in store to purchase, there will be plenty to choose from at this showcase launch. Plus, wonderful refreshments from local drinks sponsors so you can raise a glass alongside the artists - it is sure to be an evening of fun and connection. Leith Makers champion work by local independent artists, with an emphasis on handmade pieces and providing a space for creative community - working in tandem with the values of MULCH.
Now more than ever, fostering solidarity and community during these tumultuous times is so important. We hope you will support our artists and visit the MULCH show on November 26th, at Leith Makers’ fabulous in-house gallery space and shop.
Artists:
Sarah Kwan is an award winning freelance Artist and Illustrator based in Edinburgh who specialises in illustration, design and fine art commissions. Her ongoing ‘East Meets West Series’, explores the positive connections between Western and Chinese culture in a fun and playful way - with humour, decorative patterns and pops of bright colour. With an interest in myths, legends and storytelling, in MULCH Sarah takes an opportunity to explore connections with nature in her latest work.
www.sarahkwan.co.uk @sarahkwanartist on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.
Freya Moran is a designer/maker living and working in Edinburgh, creating illustrative hand stitched pieces from her studio at Out Of The Blue, Abbeymount. From bespoke wall hangings to up-cycled embroidered garments, Freya’s textile artworks take inspiration from Scottish and European fairy and folktales, working with modern folk motifs to create her designs.
www.freyamoran.com @freyamoran_artist Instagram & TikTok.
Rachel Turner is an Edinburgh based artist. Her work encompasses fine art drawing, painting, illustration and printmaking. She is often inspired by working and experimenting with techniques and processes, old and new, to explore her interest in nature, objects and materials.
www.rachelrturner.co.uk @r_r_turner on Instagram.
Ruth Nichols-Pike is an artist and illustrator, based in Edinburgh and currently focusing primarily on original linocut prints. She loves to take inspiration from nature and the changing seasons, interwoven with narratives and magical elements. Over the years folklore and legends have greatly influenced Ruth’s work, as has her love of textiles, pattern and plants.
www.ruthnicholspikedesign.co.uk @ruth_nicholspike_design on Instagram.
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