STOURBRIDGE experimental artist Cal is hosting an open exhibition evening which looks back at almost two decades of work.

The 37-year-old, who likes to shock and provoke thought, will be showcasing multi-media artworks from the past 19 years - many of which have never been exhibited before - at his new studio based on the top floor of the Old Stourbridge Library and former art college building, on the corner of Hagley Road, on Friday April 24.

Art fans are invited along from 7pm to see Cal's work and new studio, which brings the artist back to his roots - as he's now working out of the very same building in which he trained to become an artist.

An array of paintings, installations and sculptures from the late 1990s to the present day will be on display - showcasing Cal's progression from rookie artist to controversial creative.

He said: "It’s been a pleasure preparing for this exhibition and looking at work that I have not seen myself for many years.

"Most of my earlier work was painted on boards found in skips and on backs of wardrobes etc, and always using a mixture of paints, anything I could get my hands on really."

Cal is also offering view by appointment sessions for a week after the open studio event for anyone unable to attend.

Call 07901 106477 or email cal.artist@yahoo.co.uk to book an appointment. For more information on the artist check out Cal.artist.9@facebook.com or www.calsartwork.co.uk.