STUNNING stained glass and a punk wall mural are among the artworks hitting Bradford’s Big Screen in July as part of a continuing exhibition showcasing work from local artists.

Keighley-born artist Ben Tallon is among those whose work can be seen towering over Centenary Square throughout July.

Ben is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, and the creative director at Quenched Music.

His clients have included The Guardian and The Times newspapers, Manchester United Football Club, UEFA Champions League, and The Big Issue.

In 2015 Ben won the title Creative Agency of the Year at the inaugural Dot London Small Business Awards.

The Not Just Hockney exhibition was set up to provide outdoor gallery space to artists. Images of the work are screened daily in City Park at 12.30pm, focusing on five different artists each month.

It is supported by Bradford City of Film, which runs the big screen and its contents. The project is curated by Silsden arts enthusiast Colin Neville to promote local artists.

Colin said: “Peter Massey, north director for the Arts Council England said recently ‘Bradford is a city with a heck of a lot going for it. It has an incredibly rich cultural heritage as well as a vibrant and diverse contemporary cultural scene.’

“He certainly got that right.

“The visual artists featured on the Big Screen each month are living evidence of the talent and creativity in the district.

“This month we have an award winning graphic designer, a stained glass artist and designer at the top of her game, a jewellery designer, and two painters, both with their own distinctive styles.

“There’s some great artwork on display for all to see.”

Mr Neville said the aim of Not Just Hockney was to promote local artists generally.

“Artists have to spend a great deal of time and energy promoting their work,” he added.

“It’s not easy, and marketing strategies – and coping with rejection – should be on the formal curriculum in more art schools.

“Being featured on the Bradford big screen is a big boost to their morale.”

David Wilson, director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film said: “We’re really excited about this month’s exhibition as there is some really interesting and diverse work - from the majesty of Jude Tarrant’s stained glass to the fantastic work of Ben Tallon, a local graphic designer and illustrator.”

The other artists for July:

• Steven Short, who has worked locally in the social housing field for more than 30 years, and in recent years has also established himself as a self-taught artist.

* Kerry Stoker, a painter who works from her studio in Ilkley, painting mainly with acrylic, but also in oil, watercolour and oil pastel.

* Jude Tarrant, a stained glass artist, glass painter and designer maker who works from a studio and showroom, Sunrise Stained Glass, and has worked in a team on many restoration projects in churches and cathedrals.

* Charlotte Whitmore, who designs and makes mixed-media jewellery from her workshop in Saltaire. She works predominantly in silver, but incorporates other materials, such as vintage plastics and Czech glass, to add colour to the jewellery.