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THE next six local artists displaying their works on Bradford’s big screen are helping to carry on the “strong art tradition” of the city. Part of the Not Just Hockney project set up by Silsden art enthusiast Colin Neville, the artist’s choice exhibition is designed to showcase the work of local artists. The latest selection, which runs throughout May and June, includes a documentary photographer, a wood artist, a community artist and three painters. Their work will be displayed on the big screen at the edge of City Park. Mr Neville, who also runs a website dedicated to local artists, said: “The May and June daily ‘Artist’s Choice’ presentations on Bradford Big Screen will again showcase the marvellous range of home-grown professional visual art and crafts in the district. ....
THREE paintings by Addingham artist, Geraldine Thompson, will feature daily on the Big Screen in Bradford, throughout May and June. It is part of the ‘Artist’s Choice’ presentation, organised by Bradford UNESCO City of Film in association with Silsden arts supporter, Colin Neville, who manages the Not Just Hockney website. The bi-monthly presentations on the Big Screen present the work of six local professional artists, selected by them, at 12.30pm each day in Centenary Square. Mr Neville said: “It’s a chance for the public to see art and craft work they might not otherwise encounter. “These artists are also keeping alive the very strong art and craft tradition we have in locally. And it’s this sheer diversity of creative talent that will help us win the bid to become the City of Culture in 2025. ....