With inspiration, ingenuity, humour and skill, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces in a brand new exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. Animals, exotic birds, fish, dinosaurs and species of flora, all on the edge of or completely extinct, have been made from a selection of throwaway material – especially Val’s favourite medium, drinks can metal.

This exhibition presents a subtle message about creative recycling and preservation, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate. Each creature has a caption card with it explaining the creatures plight. This exhibition will appeal to any age group, but especially children and school parties, who can marvel at the bright colours and learn more about how we can not only save the species of animals still alive, but also the earth itself by making sure we recycle wherever we can.

Endangered and Extinct is on show at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery from July 28th to August 9th and will be closed on Mondays.

Find out more about the exhibition here!