Thousands flock to unique art celebration of city

Thousands have flocked to see an exhibition depicting an artist's sketches of his home city.

Proud Wolverhampton-based sketcher Ed Isaacs previously said he never thought he would have his own showcase at the city's art gallery.

Now he revealed about 3,000 people have been to see it in person in three weeks.

The artwork, which shows unique scenes inspired by the Black Country, went on display in December and will remain until 24 March.

"I really hope that people are enjoying the exhibition. I am certainly pleased with the number of visitors so far," Mr Isaacs said.

“My aim is for local people to recognise the scenes from around their home town and that the artworks will make them stop and think about them in different ways.”

Mr Isaacs first went to the Lichfield Street gallery 40 years ago after attending a job interview in Wolverhampton.

"After the interview I was asked to stay on for the rest of the day so I could hear the result," he previously explained.

"During the break I visited the art gallery for the first time and have vivid memories of the pop art collection and also the large Richard Wilson painting of the Falls of Niagara."

The exhibition was called Drawing Places and the artist said it was an honour to have his drawings and sketchbooks on display.

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