ARTIST Matthew Mullin is holding his first exhibition at the Patagonia Cafe in Bradshawgate, Bolton, starting on Tuesday, June 1.

Called Rain On, it features 10 canvas paintings on a combination of colour work and Manchester architecture. The display will run for four weeks.

It is the first solo exhibition for Mr Mullin who left the University of Central Lancashire last year with a degree in Art.

With the help of Bolton Business Support Unit, he is currently setting up as a self employed artist.

Mr Mullin, of Wayfaring, Westhoughton, said: "I am really looking forward to the exhbition. It is a great opportunity to show off my work."