About the exhibition

Plant Squad is an illustrated, mixed-media exhibition by Jennifer Hines that explores the relationship between humans and the plant world through characters and unexpected juxtapositions. Though people often view themselves as separate from nature, the exhibition highlights the many ways human life mirrors the natural world. Like plants, humans grow, require nourishment and sunlight, thrive in supportive conditions, and wilt when those conditions are lacking.

In Plant Squad, Jennifer creates a series of characters and illustrated interactions that blend human and plant forms, playfully exploring this connection. While some works remain wall-based illustrations, others extend into three-dimensional forms that inhabit everyday spaces, allowing the characters to exist more like companions than images. The Plant Squad forms a curious crew of nature-inspired personalities that celebrate shared quirks, relationships, and our enduring connection to the natural world.

Artist Bio:

Jennifer is an artist and illustrator who creates fun, whimsical, and colorful artworks and lettering designed to make people smile and reflect on their daily lives. Working on paper or digitally through illustration and 2D visual art, she enjoys creating artworks with imaginative characters, often combined with words and narratives that explore everyday life and the human condition. She frequently creates human-like characters and expressive typography that reflect feelings and experiences related to how people connect with one another and with the natural world.

Jennifer has a background in creative writing and fine art, with a focus on printmaking and installation. She enjoys using paper and storytelling as mediums to explore conceptual ideas. For illustration client work, Jennifer creates playful lettering and illustration for small businesses, surface designs for licensed products, and editorial work for books and magazines.

Friday, February 20 : Opening Night

6:30pm–9:00pm
Exhibition Opening & Zine Launch

Kick off the weekend with the opening of the Fire Horse exhibition and the launch of our new in-house zine. Join us for drinks, prints, and a first look at the selected works from our international Open Call.

Saturday, February 21
Open Studio from 11am to 6pm

11:00am–3:00pm: Mini Workshops (€15)
Choose between:

• Intro to Riso

• Postcard to Your Future Self

• Hot Vinyl Stamping

No booking necessary: just drop by and join our creative tables.

4:00pm-6:00pm : Riso Poster & Zine Lab (€20) Prints & Drinks

Join our big table and create a two-colour A3 Riso poster that will become part of a collaborative zine using Japanese binding.
Print, experiment, and enjoy a drink while working together on this shared publication!

Sunday, February 22:
Open Studio from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

You’re welcome to drop by at any time to continue enjoying the exhibition and join one of our creative tables.

12:00–2:00pm: Riso Poster & Zine Lab (€20) Brunch & Prints
Create a two-colour A3 Riso poster for our collaborative zine using Japanese binding, and enjoy some brunchy snacks while you print and experiment together.

3:00pm–5:00pm : Mini Workshops (€15)
Choose between:

• Intro to Riso

• Postcard to Your Future Self

• Hot Vinyl Stamping

No booking necessary: just come and join in.