The Cank Street Gallery
44-46 Cank Street
Leicester
LE1 5GW
Peter Clayton | Michelle Holmes | Sarah Kirby
An exhibition of original paintings, textiles and handmade prints - three unique yet converging perspectives.
Three contemporary Leicestershire artists reflect upon Stoneywell, the magical cottage and gardens created by Ernest Gimson. Stoneywell is a trove of timely treasures, sweeping vistas, ancient woodland and quirky nooks and crannies which until recently was home to a Leicester family who loved the Arts and Crafts. The influence of the Arts and Crafts movement continues among artists, craft makers and designers today.
Meet the Artists: Thursday 14 March 2019
From 6-8pm at the Cank Street Gallery: meet the three artists
Peter Clayton, 'Stoneywell Cottage'
Peter Clayton
Painter and printmaker, Peter Clayton, has his studio at the Leicester Print Workshop. He works in a variety of media including paint, print and photography often collaging different media into the same piece.
Michelle Holmes, 'Ernest and Emily Stoneywell'
Michelle Holmes
Michelle Holmes creates wall hangings. Working with natural fabrics and machine embroidery, she explores texture and surface qualities.
Sarah Kirby, 'Stoneywell from the woods'
Sarah Kirby
Sarah Kirby is a painter and printmaker. She has been an active member of Leicester Print Workshop for nearly thirty years.