The work of the artist known simply as Noble captures the drama of the discarded everyday object.

Having moved here seven years ago from Yorkshire, the photographer walks the streets of Brighton daily, capturing the debris of city life.

Although he started taking pictures seriously just two years ago, Noble found he had a natural feel for his subject matter.

He was inspired by the array of lost and discarded objects on the streets.

A pair of white stilettos, a porn mag and a dead gull lying next to an empty cigarette packet grabbed his attention.

By drawing our attention to them, Noble shows how changeable our environment is, however static it may appear.

These images are far from glamorous but they are seductive in their seediness.

Absurd juxtapositions, such as a statue of Jesus next to a strip light, show a strange beauty and accidental humour.

Dark, hilarious, poignant and sad, they make you wonder about the history of the object.

Taken with only a pair of cheap cameras, budget film and no formal photographic experience this is an impressive and thought-provoking first exhibition.

Permanent Gallery is one of Brighton's newer galleries and is devoted to promoting the work of new artists.

It also has an in-house bookshop selling a selected range of books, art journals, fanzines and innovative contemporary art.

To coincide with this exhibition, Noble's photographs will be on display at Borders bookshop in Churchill Square, Brighton.

Call 01273 710771 for further information.

Preview by Sonia Reid, features@theargus.co.uk