A WEST Malvern artist who designed postage stamps and illustrated Radio Times' covers has produced a new painting for a charity exhibition.

Linda Gray's abstract work on the theme of freedom will be on display at the Art for Amnesty exhibition in the Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, from tomorrow (Saturday).

She said she had enjoyed moving into more experimental fields since working for the Royal Mail and the Radio Times in the 70s and 80s.

"The opportunity to take up the theme of freedom with an abstract painting is the sort of challenge I relish," she added.

The painting shows bars being pushed to one side but can also be interpreted as a pattern.

It will stand alongside other work by local textile artists, painters and photographers, including work from Malvern Girls' College pupils.

The Malvern Hills Amnesty branch has organised the exhibition in conjunction with Malvern Quakers, with the aim of raising awareness and funds for the human rights charity. Artists who sell work will give a donation to Amnesty funds.

This is the fourth year the branch has organised the display, which last time £500.

Bernadette Kearney, from BBC Midlands Today will open the exhibition at 11am.

On Sunday, Brian Gorst, an artist and tutor at Malvern Hills College, will give a life drawing masterclass and demonstration at the exhibition. To book a place, call June Greves on 01684 562819.

Art for Amnesty runs until Saturday, May 21, from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and noon to 5pm Sundays. Entry is free.