WELLINGTON-based artist Diane Goring will showcase a new exhibition highlighting child vulnerability.

Silent Voices is based on the artist’s personal memories as a former social worker, showcasing a sensitively curated collection of work, bringing awareness to child deaths where public care is involved.

Showing at The Old Brick Workshop Gallery from November 4, the exhibition is based on extensive research and provides some insight and brings awareness to the vulnerability of the child.

Diane says the subject matter of her work stems from her social conscience.

She said: “I never imagined this would come out and be reflected in my art.

“It’s really about my motivation to give back to this community which has so much to offer.

“I’m so appreciative of my life in Wellington.”

Di began her career as an artist with an initial induction at Somerset College of Arts and Technology (SCAT) in Bridgwater before beginning her BA Fine Art degree with the Open College of the Arts which she has now completed and is awaiting results.

Over the past two years, Di has put her art to good use in raising money for three local charities, the League of Friends of Wellington Hospital, The Friends of Wellington Park, and the Transition Town Wellington.

Her current exhibition will support Save the Children and the NSPCC.

Silent Voices will be shown at The Old Brick Workshop Gallery, which was launched in 2015 by artist Alison Cosserat, and has hosted a full programme of events over its nine years.

She said: “Alison, the gallery owner and curator, has been brilliant in facilitating the project and understanding its importance.

“I’m hoping that if this is received well in Wellington that it might tour and show at universities around the country.”

“It’s about raising awareness of the vulnerability of children and the difficulties that public care services face.”

She says she also hopes that it may serve to prevent abuse.

Di will be on hand in the gallery over the duration of the exhibition giving visitors the opportunity to discuss, understand and celebrate her project.

The exhibition will run from Monday, November 4, until Sunday, November 10 from 10am to 4pm.