Eleven abstract works on paper that read like cityscapes: under duress, in transition and above all vibrant. Each piece takes its title from Layered Cities, a poetry collection Martine wrote for this show. The poems draw on her childhood in Iran and her years in Afghanistan. On view at ARTcafé Maastricht.
Find out more: martinevanbijlert.com

Soft, layered abstract landscapes that invite you to slow down and take a breath. Each mixed-media piece starts with expressive ink marks on tissue paper and is built up with acrylic. On view at Grateful Table.
Find out more: lindsaykeelingart.com

A new series of mixed-media prints, photographs and video. Cropped fragments of sky and water are layered with drawing, printing and animation, playing with the feeling of boundlessness and limitation. Shown across Greensboro College and at The Marshall Muse Gallery.
Find out more: https://www.brittanysondberg.com/sculpture/steel-sculpture-785wh

Three large intuitive paintings, Grief, Life Choices and Joy, made in acrylic and ink in one shared palette. Together they trace the darkness, turning points and lightness of a life. On view at The Art Works, Watchet.
Find out more: brendajay.com

Chinese ink drawings on mulberry paper that blend humour, poetry and symbolism to explore women’s place in society, relationships and our bond with the environment. A group show with Muriel Maudet and Atisso Goha at Galerie Cécile Dufay. Opening 19 November.
Find out more: juliette-lepage-boisdron.com

Two longtime studio mates in conversation. Maren’s large, intuitive abstract paintings sit alongside Janne’s layered photographs of nature and architecture, and both look inward. On view at Remote Gallery, with an opening reception on 21 November, 1–3pm.
Find out more: marenboedeker.com and artjanne.com

Analogue multiple exposures of trees, female figures and Mediterranean ruins, merged into immersive panoramas. Ancient monuments are rebuilt by layering in their missing parts, which turns the camera into a time machine. On view at Portopiccolo Art Gallery.
Find out more: @maria.cristinamarzola

A one-day pop-up at Claire’s studio, 11am–5pm. Martha decodes old photos and childhood stories to make new work, and Claire paints from daily ritual: lake walks, plant neighbours and cups of tea.
Find out more: marthashepp.com · clairecote.com

A tribute to African women. Each portrait is paired with an abstract companion piece, combining acrylic with crochet, pearls and textured materials. Part of a group show curated by Robin Broide at Secret Sands Gallery.
Find out more: mskartstudio.com