A PAINTING by local artist Laurie Plant, which focuses on shapes inspired by the local community, was presented to Cotswold District Council (CDC) yesterday.

This will now go on public display in the Council Chamber.

Laurie is one of four Creatives in Residence appointed by Corinium Radio after they received the Creative Champions Award from Cirencester Chamber of Commerce. 

Laurie wanted to capture the essence of the local community and studied many patterns in the architecture of local churches to form the basis for his work of art.

The painting was auctioned to raise funds for Corinium Radio, and the buyer wanted to explore a means of making it accessible to the local community.

Cllr David Fowles of CDC suggested that it could go on display in the Council Chamber in Trinity Road and the radio station was keen to take up the offer.

Receiving the painting at a handover ceremony, CDC chairman Cllr Mark Annett, said: “We are honoured to display this painting by one of our most talented local artists and we believe that many members of the public will now be able to see it and appreciate its beauty.”