Three works of an Evesham glass artist have been accepted for a new contemporary arts exhibition.

Claire Poore, a mother-of-two from Honeybourne, will have her latest creations showcased in the 'Welcome to Freedom' exhibition at Prior Gallery in Bristol City Centre.

Mrs Poore developed her skills as a freeform sculptor under the guidance of experimental kiln-formed artist Catherine Dunstan, who curated the show.

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The artists participating in the exhibition, originating from across the UK, Europe, and the United States, have each offered their interpretations on the theme of 'Freedom'.

One of the artist's most distinctive exhibits, titled 'Amfexa', which she described as "a very personal piece", provides a glimpse into her own journey following a diagnosis of ADHD in late 2023.

Mrs Poore said: "Since being prescribed a stimulant medication I realised just how messy and tangled my mind has been for all of my life.

"I had no idea that this clarity of thought and order was possible and I now have the freedom to start living a different kind of life."

Another featured piece in the exhibition programme, named 'Wall', is also steeped in personal experiences.

She said: "I was drawn to the idea of the physical barriers that prevent freedom, and the separation of families."

"Throughout history we have used walls to divide communities, and I wanted to suggest that these walls can be broken with enough determination," Mrs Poore explained, drawing from her own personal experiences of helping to dismantle the Berlin Wall as a teenager in 1990.

Her third exhibition piece, 'Freedom', utilises multiple layered glass depicting an anonymous stickman.

With this, Mrs Poore explores the notion of one trying to liberate themselves from the mundanity of everyday life—"attempting to break free from mundanity and unleash its superpower," as she puts it.

Explaining her artistic process, she said: "I am drawn to bright colours, new techniques and a large amount of experimentation."

She added, "I am naturally untidy, distracted and very impatient, so I like to take a small idea and make it big."

The exhibition will be on display until Thursday, May 9 with free admission.