A CELEBRATION of Spring is the theme of the latest exhibition of artwork on Bradford’s big screen, as part of the ongoing Not Just Hockney project.

The work of six more local artists is being shown on the City Park screen this month and next in a daily presentation.

Silsden arts enthusiast Colin Neville is behind the exhibition, having set up a website to showcase the work of local artists.

He said: “The local artists in the daily ‘Celebration of Spring’ presentation on the Big Screen throughout March and April, all present, in their own unique styles, the transition from winter to spring, with images of the changing Yorkshire landscape and nature, emerging birds, and people coming out of hibernation too, as depicted either in a realistic or symbolic way.

“There is also an impressive range of art media on display, including watercolour, oils, pastels, collage, pen and ink, and stained glass. The colours chosen too, by these local professional artists really captures the freshness of the new season.

“Artworks like this cheer us up, encourage us to get out in the open, and to see and experiences the change in the season for ourselves.”

The artists included in the latest exhibition are:

Jane Fielder, who has exhibited her artwork in galleries across the UK and overseas, including solo exhibitions at Bradford Cathedral and in Shanghai.

Denise Mitchell, who is an award-winning artist, based at Baildon, with a particular interest in painting wildlife, nature, and landscapes, using mainly watercolour, oils and soft pastel.

Steven Short, who is a self-taught painter and whose artwork has been exhibited locally. He has sold his paintings in the UK and internationally.

David Starley, who is a professional painter based in Saltaire, after a career in archaeology. He works in oils and his paintings often depict the landscape of Yorkshire.

Jude Tarrant, who is a stained glass artist, glass painter and designer maker. She grew up in Eccleshill and now works from a studio near Portsmouth.

Geraldine Thompson, who has a studio at Addingham. Her portrait and landscape paintings have been exhibited in London and widely across Yorkshire.

David Wilson, director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film, which runs the big screen, said: “The Celebration of Spring presentation on the Big Screen just feels so relevant to coincide with the weather patterns at the moment. The change of season and their impact has always been a source of inspiration to artists and this collection is really stunning and so varied.

"It’s a real tribute to the diverse range of artists working in the region at the moment."

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