THE latest Gallery Pangolin exhibition, which opened in Chalford at the beginning of November, is an exciting exhibition by a selection of female sculptors.

From the burgeoning talent of Halima Cassell to the acknowledged accomplishment of Ann Christopher and Charlotte Mayer, All Female Cast brings together an exciting mix of styles and inspiration, united by the use of bronze.

Halima Cassell's bold geometric forms, carved in clay then cast into metal are a reflection of her Asian cultural roots fused with a passion for African patternwork and architectural geometry.

A well-respected sculptor with many commissions in public sites and work in major collections, was elected an RA in 1989.

Like many of Ann Christopher's sculptures, Shadow Line has the presence of ancient standing stones, reminiscent of a slice through geological strata, it not only possesses an inherent beauty but also the history of its making and its memories.

Primarily a ceramicist of great standing, Gabriele Koch's work is held in many collections, both public and private.

In the Golden Amphora she explores the idea of the vessel as an abstract sculptural object which emphasises the relationship between internal and external space.

Antonia Salmon is also a ceramicist who has been drawn to the translative possibilities of bronze casting. Inspired by nature, open spaces and visual memories, her work is concerned with form and space expressed through underlying geometry and quiet tension.

Other artists exhibiting are: Charlotte Mayer, Deidre Hubbard, Eilis O'Connell and Almuth Tebbenhoff.

All Female Cast runs at Gallery Pangolin, Chalford, until December 15 and is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm and Saturday by appointment.