A tapestry showcase by Grayson Perry is attracting visitors from all over Hampshire.

The exhibition is being held at The Arc in Winchester as part of a tour with the tapestries designed by Perry on display from March 15 until May 2.

The Life of Julie Pope features two tapestries, A Perfect Match and In its Familiarity, Golden. They are accompanied by an audio recording of The Ballad of Julie Pope, a 3,000-word narrative written and read by Perry himself.

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Tina Scahill, 49, a lecturer in digital media at the University of Winchester, who attended the gallery, said: “I’m very excited to be here, I’m familiar with Grayson Perry but the exhibition today is an entirely new experience. 

Hampshire Chronicle: Tina Scahill enjoyed the exhibitionTina Scahill enjoyed the exhibition (Image: Jay Southon)

“I really like that there is a narrative backstory, and the tapestry itself is the finale. It all reminds me of those old-fashioned books with the illustrations on the pages. There are also these very unique woodcuts, which are something I have never seen before from Perry.

“I travelled from Andover to see the gallery, which I also did for the recent Shoes: Inside Out exhibition held here.”

Sue Logan, who is a hobbyist weaver in her spare time, travelled from Southampton to see the exhibition.

She said: “Reading all about the tapestries, I thought it was amazing. It is really well done. As a visual piece, it is vibrant and distinct; it really is extraordinary. It shows the skill of the artist.”

Mike Townson, 68, travelled from Fareham with his wife to see the tapestries. He told the Chronicle: “It is exciting. It is a pleasure to see. It tells a great story.

Hampshire Chronicle: Mike Townson travelled from Fareham to see the tapestriesMike Townson travelled from Fareham to see the tapestries (Image: Chris Atkinson)

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“It is really good to have this artist’s work on display here. We are big fans of his work, so when we heard of this we knew we just had to jump on the train and come and see it.”

Tickets are available for £4.50 per adult, £2.50 per child and 3.50 per concession, with an option for a 50 pence Gift Aid donation.

Tickets can be purchased on the Arc website.