THE emotional events of the September 11 terrorist attack have prompted a Horwich amateur artist to paint his reactions.

Now the picture takes pride of place in an exhibition at Horwich Library.

Morton Murray, a 61-year-old retired development engineer and a founder member of Horwich Art Society, said: "Like everyone else, I was affected by the events of that day in America.

"I suppose I am lucky that I can translate those feelings to canvas but then painting is very therapeutic."

The painting shows Christ on the cross over a void with Ground Zero at its centre. It is one of about 140 exhibits in Horwich Art Society's free exhibition which runs until May 31.

To find out more about the society, ring 01204 693347.