The artist behind a new gallery in Mansfield is hoping that it will become a creative hub for local artists, poets and writers.

Gallery Triptyque, on the corner of White Hart Street and Albert Street, is run by artist Gregory Kaminski, who has moved to the area from Loughborough.

Gregory said: “There are no other art galleries in this area so we thought we would offer something different for Mansfield.

“The gallery is in a good spot as it is in the town centre and by a busy junction where a lot of people will see the shop window.

“My hope is that we become very popular and that we can develop a hub for local creative people ­— perhaps even a school of art in some way.”

The front of the premises is the gallery, which features Gregory’s work and that of other locally-based artists, and the rear is Gregory’s art studio.

People are always welcome to step inside to see how the artwork is being created or just to browse.

Gregory, whose work can be found in collections across the world, added: “I have been painting all my life, and use mostly acrylics or oils on canvas.

“I like getting a feeling of depth in my work, and I aim to create feeling.”

There are a range of prices at the gallery, and Gregory said anyone could have an original artwork in their home.

Nikki Rolls, chief executive at Mansfield Business Improvement District, said: “It’s great to welcome something different to the town centre.

“It’s just the sort of thing we need.

“Gregory’s ambitions for the studio should attract a lot of interest from talented creative people in the area.”

To keep up to date with the work of the gallery, follow Gallery Triptyque on Facebook.