An exhibition of contemporary artworks exploring post-industrial landmarks has opened at Brampton Museum in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

With work by nationally and internationally renowned artists, 'A Post Industrial Picturesque' is a diverse range of contemporary artworks featuring fascinating and historic industrial ruins.

The collection brings the picturesque movement of the 18th century up to date by capturing modern industrial landmarks before they disappear to nature, decay, societal change or development.

A wide range of mediums and styles are on display, from the oil paintings of Rob Pointon and acrylics by Olivia Pang to pinhole silver gelatin photography using homemade, plant-based developer by Eileen White.

There is also a variety of subject matter, from abandoned MOD research facilities photographed by Phil Smith to gasometers in Alex Egan’s paintings and Melanie Bellis’s etchings. There is a strong local contingent to the show which reflects how the area was shaped by the "Pits and Pots". Bottle ovens are depicted in Micheal Pritchard’s digital pigment prints and Peter Davies’s linocuts. Pottery factories, Chatterley Whitfield Colliery and local scenes are recorded by Mark Lippett, Robert Brooks and Ian Mood.

The museum team has worked with the Southern Exhibitions Group and artist/curators Tim Craven and Phil Smith to host the collection of artworks.

The exhibition is open 10am to 5pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays, and from 1.30pm to 5pm on Sundays until Sunday 7 September. Admission is free. You can find out more about Brampton Museum at newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum.