AUGUST 24’ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

‘PANTRY’ BY CAROLINE DOWSETT

We've been working on something special behind the scenes, and we've been dying to share the news.

This August we are launching our Artist in Residence campaign, where creativity meets cravings under the cosy roof of Medlock Canteen.

Our restaurant is now the canvas for some of Manchester’s most talented local artists, who will be making our space their own, with their unique work. As you dig into your Rotisserie Chicken or Turkey Schnitzel, you’ll be surrounded by art, each piece with its own story to tell.

We’ve handed the paintbrush to our first artist, Caroline Dowsett, whose collection ‘Pantry’, is inspired by the seasonal ingredients of Medlock Canteen.

Stop by, eat with your eyes and watch her colourful paintings come to life—with a rhubarb pie in hand. Who knows? You might just find the perfect piece to take home!

A LITTLE MORE ON CAROLINE

Caroline Dowsett is a multidisciplinary artist based in, and from Manchester. Her work is inspired by feelings and nature, conveyed through shapes, colour and fluid lines. Working in a range of materials and processes; Paint, Digital and Print. 

She has worked for a range of clients including The New York Times, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Covent Garden and Freds Aldous. 

The pieces created for Medlock canteen are inspired by the seasonal ingredients from our dishes, painted onto canvas in acrylic paint and oil pastel. The colours to convey joy and spotlighting the beautiful natural fruits and vegetables you can see in our dishes. 

Follow our socials @medlockcanteen for artist updates, special events, live painting sessions, and more.