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15/10/2026

Our favourite weekend in Bristol is almost here. Join us for BOP Photobook Festival on Saturday 17 October, 10am–6pm, and Sunday 18 October, 10am–4pm, at Martin Parr Foundation and Paintworks Event Space.

Have your favourite books signed by your favourite artists. We are delighted to host book-signings at our BOP stand throughout the weekend featuring: Adam Christie, Eva Jonas, Margot Minnot Thomas, and Eliot Ely.

BOP Bristol

Our favourite weekend in Bristol is almost here. Join us for BOP Photobook Festival on Saturday 17 October, 10am–6pm, and Sunday 18 October, 10am–4pm, at Martin Parr Foundation and Paintworks Event Space.

Have your favourite books signed by your favourite artists. We are delighted to host book-signings at our BOP stand throughout the weekend featuring: Adam Christie, Eva Jonas, Margot Minnot Thomas, and Eliot Ely.

BOP Bristol

01
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
ADAM CHRISTIE
COCOON
13.00

“Cocoon is a work intended to describe a new environment visually and map out a new home for myself. Using found sculpture-like scenery, which hold notions of cycles, change, metamorphosis and the uncertainty of place.” Adam Christie
Adam Christie

01
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
ADAM CHRISTIE
COCOON
13.00

“Cocoon is a work intended to describe a new environment visually and map out a new home for myself. Using found sculpture-like scenery, which hold notions of cycles, change, metamorphosis and the uncertainty of place.” Adam Christie
Adam Christie

02
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
MARGOT MINNOT THOMAS
MODE d’ENTRETIEN
14.00

Mode d’Entretien emerges from a solo hike through a remote mountain range, intuitively weaving together photographs made along the journey with archival guidebook images of the same trail. Positioned within Margot Minnot Thomas’ wider practice exploring place, ecology, and embodied experience, Mode d’Entretien considers walking as both a method of making and a form of attention. Margot Minnot Thomas

02
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
MARGOT MINNOT THOMAS
MODE d’ENTRETIEN
14.00

Mode d’Entretien emerges from a solo hike through a remote mountain range, intuitively weaving together photographs made along the journey with archival guidebook images of the same trail.

10/10/2026

The silent protagonist of the gallery, our home.

Which is our actual home.

We’ve spent five years endeavouring to find homes for art, and we have recently been awarded “Best Contemporary Art Gallery” of Bristol for 2026 by The Top 100 Awards.

Thank you to those who nominated us, those who chose us, and to the people who have made this house a home for art, especially our artists. We are incredibly grateful.

08/10/2026

“I’m more of a forager, I guess, maybe a fisher sometimes, waiting for something to come, but never really a hunter.”

James John Midwinter, on his instinctive, observational approach to making photographs.

From James John Midwinter In Conversation, SERCHIA.

Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday with us, and with James to learn about the purpose and process of the work he’s created for ‘Floating Weeds’.

On learning to let go of perfection and accept the unpredictability of his materials;

On how the Japanese philosophy of imperfection offered an antidote to his perfectionism, and challenged the conventions of photographic presentation;

On the importance of understanding how to make his work his own and follow his own path; On creating work which is a loveletter of his partner, and the life they spend together.

Dappled sunlight washing over ‘light on a flat rock, an age passed in a moment’.

James John Midwinter
2026 Handmade photographic work, Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood frame.

Unique edition of 1.

Installed in ‘The Pink Room’ at SERCHIA.

Available to acquire. Private viewings by appointment.

“There’s this sort of element of being alone that I hadn’t had words for.”

L O N E delves into James’ exploration of solitude as a chosen space, where introspection grows amidst the backdrop of nature. “Over the past seven years, I spent time traveling by himself whilst also exploring personal change and reflection. I’ve felt particularly drawn to volcanic landscapes, where ancient forces have sculpted enduring change, permanently reshaping the landscape”.

A zine published and printed in Japan by Zerofeedback.

existing together, here.

JAMES JOHN MIDWINTER
2026
Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm
Unique edition of 1.

Installed at SERCHIA. Available to acquire. Private viewings by appointment.

“I wanted to have layers and for people to be able to cherish it... I wanted it to feel like someone was receiving a gift from me.”

Compelled from a desire for his handmade books to feel intimate and personal. Not only a vessel for imagery, but a han

02/10/2026

SERCHIA is delighted to host Cornish artist James John Midwinter in conversation amidst his solo exhibition ‘Floating Weeds’.

Please join us at the exhibition ceremony and celebration for an artist talk and book signing on Saturday 03 October from 14.00 to 17.00

14.00 Doors Open
14.30 Artist Talk
14.45 Q&A +Book Signing
15.00 / 17.00 Exhibition Party

James’ limited edition publication ‘Fragrant River, Flowing Field’ will be available for purchase via the gallery and online bookshop while quantities last. Each publication is accompanied by a silver gelatin hand print.

We will also be celebrating the Bristolian launch of NAPE by Valentine Editions.

Plan Your Visit
By Train: Nearest station Redland
By Bus: Redland line 72 or Zetland Road line 72 or 73
By Car: Complimentary on-street parking available throughout the weekend.

As ever this event is complimentary with an option to donate to the gallery. Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or book via linkinbio.

28/09/2026

A SMALL THING, GIVEN SPACE.

James John Midwinter’s handmade photographic works explore impermanence through small observations made between Kagawa and Nagano.

Installed at SERCHIA.

Floating Weeds
On view by appointment.

Private View and In Conversation event this Saturday 03 October.

RSVP via link in bio.

JAMES JOHN MIDWINTER IN CONVERSATION

Join James at SERCHIA for an artist talk with the Bristolian book launch and signing of his latest special edition photobook, ‘Fragrant River, Flowing Field’.

Saturday 03 October
14.00/17.00

RSVP via linkinbio.

James John Midwinter
eight simple stones, as Araragi river runs thin.
2024

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm (artwork)
Unique Work [1 of 1]
どりつい

One of a limited number of works available from Floating Weeds.

Enquire via [email protected]

James John Midwinter
feeding carp before breakfast.
2024

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm (artwork)
Unique Work [1 of 1]
どりつい

One of a limited number of works available from Floating Weeds.

Enquire via [email protected]

James John Midwinter
pine tree, longs for snow.
2026

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm (artwork)
Unique Work [1 of 1]
どりつい

One of a limited number of works available from Floating Weeds.

Enquire via [email protected]

James John Midwinter
plump cloud at Najo Castle I.
2026

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm (artwork)
Unique Work [1 of 1]
どりつい

One of a limited number of works available from Floating Weeds.

Enquire via [email protected]

James John Midwinter
plump cloud at Najo Castle II.
2026

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained and waxed wood tray frame.
410x285mm (artwork)
Unique Work [1 of 1]
どりつい

One of a limited number of works available from Floating Weeds.

Enquire via [email protected]

James John Midwinter
what should we do this afternoon. laundry, and watch the pigeons dance.
2026

Washi, hand brushed silver gelatin, wood panel, stained

17/09/2026

“Nothing of true value can be flawless or last forever.” ‘Floating Weeds,’ a solo exhibition by James John Midwinter James John Midwinter , presents a collection of photographic works exploring imperfection, impermanence and small observations photographed between Kagawa and Nagano, Japan.

Artwork by James John Midwinter
Curation by Christine Marie Serchia
Photography by
Art Handling by Jianuan Xu

We wanted to create a visual haiku of James unique works. The silver gelatin emulsion of each piece was hand brushed by James onto a warm Washi paper, making each piece a one off, which will never be replicated. In this way, though they are photographs they are also paintings.

Each artwork is housed in a waxed wooden tray stained in a dark finish.

Each artwork is 1 of 1.

Available to acquire via our website or in person to see each individual brushstroke and human mark.

Artwork by James John Midwinter
Curation by Christine Marie Serchia
Photography by
Art Handling by Jianuan Xu

We wanted to create a visual haiku of James unique works. The silver gelatin emulsion of each piece was hand brushed by James onto a warm Washi paper, making each piece a one off, which will never be replicated. In this way, though they are photographs they are also paintings.

Each artwork is housed in a waxed wooden tray stained in a dark finish.

Each artwork is 1 of 1.

Available to acquire via our website or in person to see each individual brushstroke and human mark.

Creating the ‘haiku’ with and Jianuan Xu

four-and-a-half-mat tearoom, feels just right
By James John Midwinter

Edition 1 of 1
Available exclusively from SERCHIA

cool sheets after a mountain walk, the Bach song plays, it’s ready at last by James John Midwinter

Edition 1 of 1
Available exclusively from SERCHIA

light rain, stopping to look along kamo river by James John Midwinter

Edition 1 of 1
Available exclusively from SERCHIA

an egret, guiding us by James John Midwinter

Edition 1 of 1
Available exclusively from SERCHIA

soft white socks on old wood, you sit and watch by James John Midwinter

Edition 1 of 1
Available exclusively from SERCHIA

resting one’s chin in

10/09/2026

SERCHIA X GLUE at Institute of Contemporary Arts . Hello London. We are busy packing our precious publications for a weekend at Institute of Contemporary Arts for this year’s GLUE.

Join us this weekend in London at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) for the second edition of ‘GLUE’ Book Fair and Creative Programme for a weekend of exhibitions, talks and workshops celebrating artists, publishers, and independent book makers working across visual arts and contemporary culture.

Come visit us and say hello. We will be bringing beautiful, rare, and handmade publications as well as merch, print editions, and risographs exclusive to SERCHIA.

ICA has organised a beautiful line up again this year. Take a look at the programme for Saturday 12 September featuring a plethora of photobook icons. x

ICA has organised a beautiful line up again this year. Take a look at the programme for Sunday 13 September featuring a plethora of photobook icons. x

We look forward to sharing new titles, new gifts, and new conversations with all friends old and new. Can’t wait to see you there. Thank you to Hannah Geddes and and the wonderful Institute of Contemporary Arts team for making this possible and hosting us for their second edition.

08/09/2026

SERCHIA is delighted to host Valentine Editions’ latest typology,publication, and new exhibition, NAPE. Inspired by the work and research of our inaugural guest curator, Rica Cerbarano Rica Cerbarano along with curator, Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia

NAPE is now on view, within the form of an exhibition. In a translation from page to wall, we are thrilled to host the first exhibition of Valentine Editions’ work and the Bristolian publication launch featuring the back of ones’ neck as interpreted by over 30 artists.

The exhibition and publication feature work by:

Åsa Johannesson Åsa Johannesson 🎞
Bruna Kazinoti BRUNA KAZINOTI
David Lerones David Lerones
Federico Clavarino
Gerardo Vizmanos Gerardo Vizmanos
Henry O’Head Henry O. Head
Holly Fielder Holly Fielder
Jas Leonard Jas Leonard
Jody Rogac Jody Rogac
Johann Husser Johann Husser
Johnny Jordan byjohnnyjordan
Joselito Verschaeve Joselito Verschaeve
Karla Hiraldo Karla Hiraldo Voleau
Kiowa Casey Kiowa Qatesh Casey
Luciana Salgado Luciana Salgado
Marie Drezeen Marie Dreezen
Massimo Leardini MASSIMO LEARDINI
Matthew Ritson Matt Ritson
Muhassad Al-Ani Muhassad Al-Ani
Nina Maria Allmoslechner Nina Maria
Phil Hewitt Phil Hewitt
Shona Morgan
Stephen Tayo Stephen Tayo
Tal Brushel Tal Brushel
Whitten Sabbatini Whitten Sabbatini
Willie Franklin
Winter Vandenbrink Winter Vandenbrink

NAPE
Cover by Joselito Verschaeve Joselito Verschaeve
Curated by Rica Cerbarano Rica Cerbarano and Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia
Published by Valentine Editions Valentine Editions
Designed by Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia

Now available via SERCHIA

NAPE
Cover by Jody Rogac
Curated by Rica Cerbarano Rica Cerbarano and Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia
Published by Valentine Editions Valentine Editions
Designed by Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia

Now available via SERCHIA

The exhibition is now on view and open by appointment through 03 October. Please join us for the closing ceremony on Saturday 03 October from 14.00-17.00 to celebrate and collect the 5th Valentine, NAPE. We look forward to sharing the individual and collective work of these incredible artists w

04/09/2026

FLOATING WEEDS BY JAMES JOHN MIDWINTER.

SERCHIA is honoured to announce a new exhibition for September, ‘Floating Weeds’, a solo exhibition by James John Midwinter, which soft launches next week.

‘Floating Weeds’ is a collection of handmade photographic works, exploring imperfection, impermanence and small observations photographed between Kagawa and Nagano, Japan.

The exhibition will be on view by appointment through 03 October with a closing celebration, artist talk, and book-signing by James on the final day.

We look forward to welcoming you back for the autumn season to experience James’ completely unique work in person.

Each artwork from ‘Floating Weeds’ is an edition of one. Never to be replicated or reproduced. We are honoured to offer this collection in full available exclusively via SERCHIA.

Enquiries to [email protected]

Artwork by James John Midwinter James John Midwinter
Curated by Christine Serchia Christine Marie Serchia
Serchia Gallery SERCHIA

10/07/2026

Happy Serchiaversary. Five years ago today, we opened the doors to our home and became a gallery. Thank you to each of our artists and friends, you’ve always been what makes this special. We can’t wait to celebrate another five years with all you. x

To Skim A Stone. Our first ever exhibition by our first ever artists in residence. Anne, Cam, Eva.

Assemblage by Louis Stopforth

Objects to Place in a Tomb by Ryan L. Moule.

Ma Maison / Mon Coeur: Alexandria Coe x Little Green. Photographed by Matilda Hill Jenkins.

Introspective 01 by Zeppa Maude. Installed in her home Atelier Montpelier on Picton Street. We intend to make more home exhibitions in homes beyond our own.

One Hundred and Twenty Minutes by Amak Mahmoodian. This photograph and another were two “dreams” made by Amak in this bedroom where I sleep. It’s how we met and will always be a part of my memories of our friendship.

Sun + Shadow by Dori Deng. The first of Dori’s two solo exhibitions at SERCHIA. One for the spring and winter solstice. Named for The Philosophy of an Architect publication by Marcel Breuer, it was a journey of returning featuring new light installations from Dori’s Expansion series.

Plastic Flowers by a solo exhibition by George Maund. Exploring his relationship with the construction and performance of masculinity.

The Natural, Rural, and Remote a solo exhibition by Eva Jonas who returned to do a second residency and her beautiful workshop “How to record a garden”

Eternal Orchard by Pia Paulina Guilmoth.

Other Joys, the inaugural solo exhibition of Alice Poyzer. SERCHIA’s first exhibition with Alice which resulted in the final acquisition made by Martin Parr for Martin Parr Foundation. This exhibition marks the beginning of our representation of Alice Poyzer whose visionary exploration of photography surprises us in the best ways every single day.

As It Was, So It Is, by Yulia Mahr.

Sun + Shadow the second solo exhibition by Dori Deng which marked the winter solstice. Featured artwork ‘Work no. 21’ featuring a 3000mm air-filled sphere, LED neon, and natural rock from the gallery garden. Photography by Ash James.

What Are We Doing Here? A solo exhibition featuring mo

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