About the Artist

Mary Whalley is a New Zealand-born artist and educator based in Portugal. Transitioning from a background in sculptural and public art and education in London, she now focuses on printmaking to explore her experience as an immigrant. Her work captures urban and botanical details, using these observations and regular workshops to foster community connection.

Recent Exhibtions

Everybody’s got something to hide except me and my monkey. Collaboration with Miguel Pinheiro. January 2026. Galeria de Arte da Casa da Mutualidade, Coimbra

Fruta da Epoca. solo exhibition at Dona Urtiga as part of Costa Criativa December 2025. Figueira da Foz

Selected finalist in the Ironbridge international printmaking competition and online exhibition. October, 2025, Ironbridge, United Kingdom

Casas sem dono, Campos sem fim. Group exhibition, October 2025, Oficina Azul Colbato, Porto

The secret postcard show. Group exhibition. August 2025. The Old Lock up Gallery, Cromford, United Kingdom

Montra em Exhibição. Solo exhibition. June 2025. The Living Room, Coimbra