AN exhibition opened in Marsden Mechanics Hall foyer today.

Local artist Rosie Lonnon (above) invited Romanian artist Nicole Bartos to select artworks which bring a taste of eastern European contemporary art to the Pennines.

Works range from the rustic landscapes of Transylvania by Melinda Farkas to intricate abstracts by Emil Moritz.

Other exhibitors include Andras Koncz- Munich, Andor Komives and Andrea Szocs.

The exhibition has already been seen at the Liverpool Biennial and the Hammersmith Festival in London.

Under the Blue Sky runs until April 27.

To find out more about the artists, visit the website www.gallery4allarts. com