THE plight of a young child living in a country with a brutal regime is the theme for one of the three exhibitions being staged at Worcester Cathedral during the next two months.

Anatomy of Exiles by Emma Summers explores one child's story using familiar but poignant objects like a food tin, baby clothes and a house.

It was inspired by the artist's own experiences when visiting Burma in 1999. "In 1999, I travelled to Thailand. I became aware of the growing refugee crisis both inside Burma and on the border of Thailand as a result of the mass exodus of refugees from Burma.

"I witnessed firsthand the effects of a brutal regime and saw with my own eyes the terrible evidence of human suffering.

"I experienced a personal, instinctive response to watching a two-year-old child, with whom I had developed a bond, dying in front of me."

Emma is artist in residence at Worcester Cathedral in partnership with the University of Worcester. She uses a variety of ceramic techniques including slip-casting and press-moulding.

Her display can be seen in the Lady Chapel until Monday, July 31.

The Dean's Chapel is host to an exhibition called Liberate by Rebecca Newell and Sue Lewis-Barclay, with words by Paul Smith.

It explores the challenges of a modern contemplative spirit through ceramics and art. It is also showing until Monday, July 31.

The third exhibition promises to provide a splash of colour to College Green where it will be placed between August 12-28.

Young Colours is a collection of 150 giant silk batik flags by community artist Alex Grant.

Alex will be working with disadvantaged young people in Worcestershire to complete the exhibition. The artwork is designed to encourage people to wander through and experience the light, sounds, movement and colour of creativity.

Acting dean of Worcester Canon Dr Alvyn Pettersen said: "This is a celebration of youth and colour, creativity and diversity, which everyone can enjoy."