THREE more pairs of artists with local links will take over an ongoing big screen exhibition in Bradford, from next month.
Current artists are paired with artists from the past whose work is in a similar style, as part of the ongoing Not Just Hockney digital presentation.
The long-standing exhibition is organised by Silsden art enthusiast Colin Neville, and runs for two months at a time, before the artwork changes.
This year the presentation focuses on the past and present, pairing two artists together.
Mr Neville said: “All those across the Bradford district who want the title of City of Culture 2025 to come our way are holding their breath and nerve now – the title seems very close and very possible. And if it did come our way it would give the city and district a powerful dose of good, not just economically, but socially too, in terms of morale boosting.
“The district’s art history and heritage, combined with all the great current creative activity in the art world, must surely give Bradford the edge. Evidence of this can certainly be found in the May and June ‘Past and Present’ presentation on the Big Screen. This presentation again pairs three past local artists with three very much of today who carry on the good work of their predecessors.
“The subtle watercolour paintings of Ethel Mallinson, who lived most of her life in Ilkley, certainly deserve to be better known, and today Catherine Bartle of Wilsden follows in her footsteps of Ethel with her own finely observed range of watercolours.
“The landscape oil paintings of Herbert Royle, who died in 1958, are still highly regarded today, and the local landscape featured predominantly in his work. The same is true today of David Starley, who, like Herbert Royle, paints in oils and does not have to venture far from his Saltaire home to find inspiration for his own distinctive landscape artworks.
“The name, Doris Schrecker, although successful in her own times, may not be familiar today in the local art world. And more the pity, as Doris, born in Silsden, and who died in 2017, painted landscapes, still life, and portraits in vibrant colours and in her own very individual style. The same is true today of Addingham artist, Geraldine Thompson, whose own range of work, style, and approach to painting pairs well with the work of Doris Schrecker.”
The artists featured in the May and June presentation are as follows:
Ethel Mallinson paired with Catherine Bartle
The Ilkley artist, Ethel Mallinson (1878-1970), travelled widely, often by bicycle, in England, Scotland, Europe and North Africa, sketching and painting landscape and social scenes.
Her watercolours were characterised by their impressionist style and subtle colouring.
Ethel exhibited her artwork both regionally and nationally and was the secretary of the Leeds Fine Art Society for over 40 years.
Catherine Bartle: “I worked for 40 years in inner city Bradford as a community nurse, midwife and health visitor.
“Having retired I am now able to concentrate on art. I enjoy painting with watercolour and coloured pencil and I take commissions for a variety of subjects, including landscapes and animal portraits.”
Herbert Royle paired with David Starley
Herbert Royle (1870-1958) lived at Nessfield, near Ilkley. He was one of the district’s most successful landscape painters and his work is still highly regarded by collectors.
In his lifetime, his paintings were exhibited across Britain and overseas, and can still be found today in many public galleries, including Cartwright Hall, Bradford and the Mercer Gallery, Harrogate.
David Starley: “I am a professional artist, living in Saltaire but working from the Bingley Gallery. I work in oils applying them thickly with a knife to produce a heavily textured surface.
“My subject matter includes the landscape of Yorkshire and beyond. My aim is to evoke an emotional response to our environment through my art.”
Doris Schecker paired with Geraldine Thompson
Doris Schecker (1930 – 2017). Silsden-born Doris Wilkinson, studied at the Slade Art School in London, where she met and married the cellist, Bruno Schrecker.
Doris painted landscapes, still life, and portraits, and also created textile collages, all characterised by their fluid, bright and luminous colours. Her work was widely exhibited, particularly in the London area.
Geraldine Thompson: I make drawings, watercolours and smaller oil paintings in situ then back in the studio. I enjoy creating larger paintings exploring further creative processes.
“Colour, light and atmosphere create such an immersive interconnectedness that I find it essential to work directly within the environment, exploring and researching whilst fully engaging in the light, moods and experiences of the day.”
The Not Just Hockney exhibition runs every day at 12.30pm on the big screen in Bradford’s City Park.
Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For all the top news updates from right across the region straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.
Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here