Luke Horton: One of Sheffield's top artists opens new pop-up store in Meadowhall with perfect Yorkshire gifts
A beloved local artist has launched a new pop-up star in one of the nation’s favourite shopping centres.
For decades, Luke Horton has been capturing the Yorkshire spirit through his humorous and innovative art pieces.
And now, his ‘reyt-good’ work has been made available in Meadowhall, as the Hillsborough-based artist launches a limited-time pop-up store at the shopping centre.
Located at the upper level of The Avenue - near to Sports Direct - the store is stocked with products featuring some of Luke’s most popular prints, and has arrived just in time for Christmas shoppers.
Luke Horton has also designed this year’s charity Christmas gift card for the centre, with all proceeds raised from the limited-edition £1 card wallets donated to Sheffield Hospitals Charity to support Jessops Maternity Wing.
Darren Pearce, centre director at Meadowhall, commented: “Luke’s pop-up store is such an exciting addition to the centre’s line up of brilliant retailers as we head into the festive season, giving shoppers even more choice when they’re searching for that prefect gift.
“We’re always looking to champion local businesses, and the store is a brilliant way to continue our partnership with Luke and to offer those across Sheffield and beyond the chance to purchase his amazing artwork and prints this Christmas.”
The store comes after the centre partnered with Luke to create a striking new mural dedicated to Sheffield and its people in celebration of its 35th anniversary.
Located outside the Oasis Dining Quarter and featuring long-standing colleagues, local legends, iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones, the mural stands as a lasting tribute to the spirit of Sheffield and the people who make the city so special.
Speaking about the new store, Luke Horton said: “My artwork is all about celebrating what it means to be from Yorkshire, and Meadowhall is such an important landmark for the people of Sheffield and beyond that it’s the ideal place for me to open my pop-up store in the run-up to Christmas.
“I can’t wait to welcome shoppers over the coming weeks and have no doubt they’ll find the gift they’re looking for in store.”
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