A brand new exhibition will open to the public at The Ancient High House on Tuesday (3 November).

Award-winning artist, Mark Lippett, will be showcasing a collection of his work, depicting landscapes across Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Mark has exhibited his work in galleries across the country and is part of the Society of Graphic Fine Art and Birmingham Art Circle.

The Wolverhampton-born artist grew up in Stafford and has decided it is time to display some of his paintings closer to home.

Much of Mark's work reflects Staffordshire's industrial heritage, seeing the artistic potential of abandoned buildings.

The exhibition is free (image via Mark Lippett)

Mark said: "A lot of people, not everybody, but some people can't see any kind of beauty in those sorts of things [industrial buildings].

"There are certain things in life that we all agree are beautiful, like a forest or the sea or flowers but there is beauty to be found in some of these run-down buildings sometimes, and it makes us think about the history of the place.

"I particularly like finding places that have been abandoned, where nature's growing over it.

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"The things that we've left behind, there is a bit of a mystery there."

Mark also draws inspiration from Cannock Chase which is somewhere he visits often and describes as "absolutely amazing".

Much of his time is spent in his studio or tutoring the next generation of budding artists.

Mark studied MA Fine Art - Painting at Wolverhampton University (image via Mark Lippett)

Mark feels it is a "mistake" when art galleries are shut down to save money.

He believes that creative venues and events are a fantastic way to attract visitors to towns like Stafford and provide an outlet for local artists.

The free exhibition will run from Tuesday 3 November until Saturday 14 November.

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