'Pot' plants take pride of place in garden as gallery shows ceramics

An English Country Garden will see works inspired by plants, flowers, animals and birds displayed in a space inspired by the beauty of a summer garden.

It will feature pieces by internationally renowned ceramicists such as Kate Malone and Rosemary Wren as well as Rockingham Pottery and items from the gallery's important studio pottery collection.

This is the second exhibition to take place in the new Gallery of Pots, a designated space for the gallery's ceramics collection.

Helen Walsh, assistant curator of decorative arts, said: "This summer we have decided to turn the new Gallery of Pots into colourful space reflecting the majesty of the English country garden.

''Works showing garden scenes will be displayed alongside pieces that represent the animals, plants and birds you find in the garden. These will include some beautiful pieces by Kate Malone, such as her butternut squash stool and her big pumpkin."

She added: "It is designed to be a fun and family friendly exhibition to attract a wider audience to pottery and ceramics. Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their Best in Show and the winning pots will get a special rosette."