"DISAPPEARANCE cuts A wound in time"
chantal MEZA

A Natural History of Violence will present the first major show of Chantal Meza's artworks in Mexico for over a decade. Addressing the violence of nature and how it impacts and shapes human life, including how humans bring their own destruction to ecologies, a new collection of works will inspire pubic conversation and debate.

A Natural History of Violence
Puebla Mexico: Jan-June 2027

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The Absence exhibition complemented an evening of discussion and engagement concerning the missing in conflict. Presented to an invite-only audience, which was attended by numerous dignitaries and world leading authorities, the event borught together testimony, art, policy and academia to address the plight of the missing. Absence was partnered by the Embassy of Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the British Red Cross & the Univerity of Bath.

ABSENCE

Embassy of Switzerland in London: April 21, 2026

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The Disappearance of Worlds Exhibition was held at Pembroke Art Gallery, Pembroke College, University of Oxford. Complementing the exhibition was a series of talks, panel discussions, and events from searching family members from Mexico, renowned academics, policy makers, journalists and arts commentators.

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Disappearance
of Worlds
Oxford: June 7-22, 2025

Eden Bleeds was a solo exhibition, addressing the problem of ecological disappearance and devastation. Held in the iconic St Marys Cathedral in Redcliffe, Bristol, this was the first contemporary art exhibition in the gothic cathedrals 800 year history. 13 large works were featured throughout the venue, which set in the beautiful sections of the venue, was the catalyst for a full lent programme that addressed ecological concerns and offered critical and contemplative reflection.

Eden Bleeds
Bristol: March 8 - April 22, 2025

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State of disappearance
University of Bath (Permanent)

Having been gifted to the University of Bath, the State of Disappearance art collection is now on permanent display at the prestigious Chancellors Building. It was launched evening of September 26th 2024 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the disappeared 43 students from Ayotzinapa, Iguala, in Guerrero State, Mexico.

This exhibition marks a new chapter in the project where the artwork is now embedded in a university setting and helping to rethink educational practices.

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The Inaugural State of Disappearance Art exhibition was held at CentreSpace Art Gallery in Bristol from October 27th to November 8th, 2023. Showcasing for the first time together, 75 dedicated works were presented dealing with the brutality of disappearance, and how it leaves its mark upon those who must live with the consequences.

Complimenting the exhibition, two weeks of events were featured which included a series of public lectures from internationally recognised speakers and leading authorities.

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