TALENTED black artists from Bradford were able to showcase their work at a special exhibition this weekend as part of Black History Month.

Around a dozen artists brought in their work to the Delius Arts and cultural Centre, in Great Horton Road, which ranged from quilting to painting, knitting, crochet, sculptures and photography.

The event held over two days until 4pm today had been organised through MOBE - Marshfield, Odsal and Bankfoot Enterprise - to coincide with Black History Month which has been running throughout October.

Artist Soraya Grayston brought in several pieces of acrylic work which told the connection of the Windrush people with scenes of the Savannah, North Africa with its Arabic influence and the Caribbean.

"I created the pieces especially for the exhibition to bring together the story of the Windrush generation who were led to believe the streets were paved with gold, to North African scenes using abstract and traditional Arabic words as well as paintings showing the Rastafari connection and in a style where people can make their own interpretations," she said.

Large wooden sculptures created by the late Lancelot Bryan had also been loaned to the exhibition and which created an impressive backdrop to the event.

Sheila Asante who completed a course in media make up with special effects and a body sculpting degree at Bradford College and who is now creating a business from her work, presented a number of body sculpture pieces created with plaster, candle wax and fibreglass.

Her favourite exhibit was the pregnancy cast. "It gives a feeling of unity, love and an expectation of new life," she said.

Another favourite was a model of two faces which was of a married couple and was a gift for them which they were delighted with.

Event organiser Lincoln Anderson said he was delighted to see a lot of people calling into the exhibition, particularly on Friday afternoon.

"It was a little slower on Saturday but it is the first exhibition of its kind and we expect its popularity will grow and more artists will exhibit their work at future events.

"It was especially good to show people that the black community has a different side to their talents in a variety of arts, rather than just singing and music.

"Many of the artists work in isolation and it was good to be able to show different expressions of their work to a wider audience," he said.