A NEW exhibition of paintings and ceramics has opened at The Gallery in Bevere Lane.

It will run until June 1 and including still life and floral paintings from Nel Whatmore, Beth Fletcher, Libby Edmondson, Cathy Savels, Paul Stone, Chris Howells, and Bridget Rochford.

There is also a display of ceramics from kiln to table, with work from Jennifer Hall, Josie Walter, Graham Hudson, Morgen Hall, RAMP, Martin Lungley, Tanya Gomez, John Leach, Jan Kare Myklebust, Kaori Tatebayashi, Ninna Gotzsche, Sun Kim, Jane Cox, and Katrin Moye.

Stuart Dickens, ceramics curator, said: "This is a large and exciting exhibition of functional table and kitchenware made by studio potters.

"It has three main objectives. First, in the tradition of The Gallery at Bevere, we want to demonstrate the range and diversity of functional ceramics.

"Second, to show that it is possible to bring the uniqueness of studio ceramics to the dining table and third to encourage people to think about using these beautiful pots on a day to day basis.

"Every potter relishes the notion that his or her work is a part of everyday domestic ritual."

The Gallery is open from 10.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays. Parking and admission are free.