THE work of local artists, from painters to jewellery makers, is to be displayed on Bradford's Big Screen.

Part of a scheme called Not Just Hockney, the work of painters, ceramists, textile and jewellery makers will be screened daily on the screen, in City Park. Artist involved say the project, which is supported by Bradford City of Film, will give them vital outdoor “gallery” space following the closure of many local galleries.

Not Just Hockney is the brainchild of amateur arts enthusiast Colin Neville, a retired lecturer from Sildsen, who said: “I am really passionate about local art as both my children work in this field. One of the biggest issues for artists is promoting their own work, so I set about building up a website for artists in my town. I started with a couple and before I knew it the site had snowballed.

“Being able to working with Bradford UNESCO City of Film to feature these artists on the Big Screen, which is seen by 14,000 people a day, is fantastic.”

Bradford City of Film director David Wilson said: “Some of the artists we are working with are well known but others aren't, so we’re delighted to be supporting local creativity. The images and photographs are stunning and will no doubt draw some real attention in City Park.”

Among the first five artists to have their work on the screen is Peter Robson whose paintings will also be exhibited at Bradford Cathedral later this year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bradford Pals and the conflict in Somme during the First World War.

Mr Robson said: “This is such a brilliant opportunity for the artists in the Bradford district to exhibit their work to a wider audience, and we are so grateful to Colin and Bradford UNESCO City of Film.

“This type of opportunity has sadly been 'squeezed' since the economic crash, with many galleries closing down. The artists that have been chosen will be exhibiting for free, which in my view is what art should be.”

The other artists with work on the Big Screen are Chrissie Freeth, a traditional tapestry artist and weaver who has a home and studio in Saltaire. Chrissie weaves cloth, from which she makes a range of items, including scarves, buttons, brooches, hat pins, earrings and cufflinks. A large tapestry, Maides Coign, woven by Chrissie, forms part of the permanent collection at East Riddlesden Hall.

Artist and printmaker Clare Caulfield is also based in Saltaire. Her work is influenced by her travels and is included in two books, Everyone Loves New York and Everyone Loves Paris.

Danny Abrahams, of Wibsey, paints predominantly in oils on canvas, and his work is often influenced by local landscapes and nostalgia, particularly memories of his childhood.

Sara Bukumunhe was born in Uganda and moved to Britain as a child, later settling in Bradford. She learned jewellery-making at Bradford College and now has a jewellery design and making business called Sarabuk.

* Not Just Hockney will run on Bradford Big Screen every day at 12.30pm. Five different artists will feature every month. For more information visit notjusthockney.info and bradford-city-of-film.com/big-screen