COMMUNITY artwork is the theme for the latest big screen art exhibition in Bradford as part of the ongoing Not Just Hockney presentation.

This month and next the work of six more local artists is being shown on City Park’s big screen, including that of street artist Moonie whose work appears in Little Germany.

Silsden arts enthusiast Colin Neville curates the online exhibition as well as a website showcasing the work of many local artists.

He said of the latest big screen offering that most of the featured artists are facilitators for the work of individuals and groups.

“Community Art is about all forms of art practised in a wide range of venues, and often with people who wouldn’t regard themselves as artistic. It can also include public art, such as street murals, carnival sculpture and demonstration signs,” said Mr Neville.

“Art can be a great way for people to express their ideas and feelings. Someone might struggle to find the right words, but with the help of a professional artist, use images to communicate in a way that immediately connects with others.

“People often say, ‘I’m no good at art’, but the community artists featured on the Big Screen can usually suggest ways of helping someone find their more creative side – everyone has one, but it often takes a good artist to help you find it.

“Community art is also an effective way of campaigning for, or celebrating, social change - and all the artists featured here would see this as an important part of their work. There are good examples of this campaigning aspect of community art in this presentation.

“A professional street artist, Moonie, is also included in the presentation, as he was commissioned to brighten up Little Germany and make art more accessible to all.

“Bradford is a great place to find community artists - and this presentation is a celebration of their work.”

The artists selected for the September and October exhibition are:

Morwenna Catt is a local multi-media artist and arts consultant. Her community art work with and for others includes sculpture and puppets, light boxes, mural art, carnival floats and public installation art. Morwenna’s own artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Ruth Fettis is a Bradford artist and printmaker, working mainly in lino and woodcuts. Her own prints have been exhibited across the UK and internationally. Working in schools, community centres, and other public places, helping others to develop their own creativity, is an important aspect of her work.

Jean McEwan is a local multi-media artist whose own work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in Britain and overseas, including the USA, Sweden and Spain. Jean is also the founder of Wur Bradford, a grassroots arts project that explores how Bradford and the world might be made better through communication, imagination and collective action.

Moonie is the name used by an artist whose paintings appeared on walls and in doorways in the Little Germany commercial area of Bradford during 2015-16. Moonie’s artwork was commissioned and funded by Little Germany Action Ltd to enliven the area and encourage more business and tourists into the district.

Mussarat Rahman is a local community artist working across multimedia. She works with community groups and has worked in the UK and abroad on social action projects. Examples from workshops include: the Imran Qureshi Project and installation at Cartwright Hall and The World Peace Tree, Bradford festival 2017.

Razwan Ul-Haq is a Bradford writer and artist who blends contemporary art with traditional Islamic script and calligraphy. In addition to his own artwork, widely exhibited in the UK, Razwan works and shares his ideas with local schools and community groups.

David Wilson, director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film, which runs the big screen, said: “This latest exhibition from Not Just Hockney is particularly special as it includes art that has taken place in local communities which is now being shared on Bradford Big Screen with a wider audience.

“These artists have enabled people who don’t always think they are creative to have a go at art in many different formats from sculpture to street murals. The results, as this exhibition shows are fantastic.”

The Not Just Hockney exhibition runs every day at 12.30pm.