Texture, Print, and Craft: "The Tender Future" Is Now Open at Emerald Gallery
Our newest exhibition, The Tender Future, is officially open! Featuring new work from Ali Mackie, Josie Clouting, Catherine Hammerton, and Portia Knight, this show celebrates quiet craftsmanship—from Cornish coastal prints and seaweed pressings to letterpress flowers and tactile oil paintings. Pop in and say hello!
Catherine Hammerton
Made of Place: In the Studio with Paper Sculptor Catherine Hammerton.
There is a quiet, powerful word in Welsh that doesn’t quite have a direct English translation: Hiraeth. It describes a deep longing for home, a connection to the landscape, and a collective sense of belonging. For our 2026 Artist in Residence, Catherine Hammerton, this feeling sits right at the heart of her breathtaking paper artistry.
In conversation with Catherine Hammerton
We’re so excited to welcome Catherine Hammerton to Emerald Gallery! Known for her stunning floral sculptures - imaginative paper artistry, and one-of-a-kind letterpress work, Cath brings a world of unique creations to our space.
To give you a closer look at the heart behind the art, we sat down for a relaxed conversation about her creative journey, what inspires her process, and the stories that bloom within this solo exhibtion.