Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cllr Elliot Penn, recently opened a new exhibition by local artist and photographer Malcolm Downes at Art Central Gallery.

A keen photographer for many years, Mr Downes is an active member of Barry Camera Club. He began working with 35mm film camera equipment to produce monochromatic prints in black and white.

The artist's new collection draws upon his creative photographic draws upon his creative photographic styles. Using Macro photography, he has produced detailed refraction droplet images of flower heads.

Other works include Intentional Camera Movement Imagery (ICM) photography, duplication imagery, and a glimpse of Astro photography all reflecting the artist's interests.

Cllr Penn said: "We are delighted to be able to host Malcolm's first solo show at Art Central Gallery.

"As an artist, I understand how much time and work it takes to create each piece. These imaginative photographic images have been developed with great expertise

"They will appeal to anyone visiting the gallery. I am sure the exhibition will be a great success."

The exhibition is open weekly from Monday to Saturday until Saturday September 14. For more information and opening times, visit the Art Central Gallery website.