In 2020 creative Niki Pennington formed Twin Island Gallery.

“It’s been a lifelong dream to have a combined art studio and gallery space” says Niki.

The daughter of artist Suzy Pennington and product designer Mark Pennington (of Formway), Niki has creativity baked into her DNA.

“I’m now a Mum of three school-aged children, married to a third generation ‘Eastbourner’, Andrew Cathie. I couldn’t imagine a more inspiring location to live, create and bring up a family than on the shores of Eastbourne” beams Niki.

Before calling Eastbourne home, Niki Lived and worked as a designer in New York and London after completing a MFA in Switzerland from the prestigious Schule für Gestaltung Basel. While working as a creative overseas she always made time for painting and exhibiting.

Prior to establishing Twin Island Gallery, Niki co-founded The Pennington’s (an award winning design consultancy) with her brother Michael. Until family commitments called.