An exhibition honouring artist Denise Wren has opened at Kingston Museum, named Hope for Beauty.

Wren graduated from the Kingston School of Art, studying there under famous art nouveau designer Archibald Knox from 1907 to 1912.

After Knox left, Wren and her fellow students formed the Knox Guild of Design and Craft, based at 24 Market Place in the town centre.

The exhibition is named after Knox’s mantra “aim at order, hope for beauty”.

Councillor Andy Johnson-Creek, cabinet member with responsibility for Heritage at Kingston Council, said: “Denise Wren has made a huge contribution to the world of design and I can think of no better place to celebrate and exhibit her works than the Museum. Make sure you come along and explore our fantastic new exhibition.”

The Australian-born Wren moved to England in 1899, and settled in Surrey after a couple of years.

Along with her husband Henry, she went on to establish the Oxshott Pottery, and is particularly well-known for her raku elephants from the 1960s.