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Creatives reveal their 'hidden city gems' on new app

Amy Hutchings A biro sketch of Bristol harbour looking towards the Underfall Yard and Tobacco Factory. The mid section of the drawing is a black and white sketch, the water below is a turquoise colour, and the sky is a light lime greenAmy Hutchings
The Secret App allows audiences an insight into the "work and world of creators"

Artists and creators from Bristol are revealing their favourite "hidden city gems" on a new app while simultaneously showcasing their work.

The Secret App is designed to support creative communities in cities around the world while allowing people to share their insider recommendations.

Coastal landscape artist, Anna Corbishley, has lived in Bristol for more than six years and is one of those revealing her secret spots for visitors to try.

She says the city is "beautiful" with lots of must-visit spots.

The Secret App A computer generated image of iPhones side by side, showing the various pages within the app. It shows a grid pattern of artists' faces along with their names and their artistic style written underneath (i.e. graphic designer, musician etc.) The Secret App
The app showcases thousands of creators including musicians, street artists, illustrators and photographers

Artist Amy Hutchings creates hand-drawn prints and murals using vibrant colours to create urban cityscapes.

Ms Hutchings says Bristol is special to her because it’s “a creative city with an alternative view”.

When asked what her ideal day out in Bristol consists of, she said: "Drawing, printing, creating and exploring.

"Making the most of the harbour, the architecture and the art in the city I call home."

Anna Corbishley A stormy picture of the sea and shore painted on a square canvas, propped up on an easel. There are dark blues on the horizon, and browns on the bottom for the sand. There is a pot of paintbrushes on the table on the rightAnna Corbishley
Artists can showcase their work for free on the app to attract new audiences

Ms Corbishley said: "Bristol has a really artsy vibe, lots of independent shops and businesses and a laid-back attitude.”

She says one of her 'secret spots' is the Palm Temple structure by Luke Jerram, tucked away behind the University of Bristol's chemistry department building in Clifton.

“On sunny days it throws colourful reflections onto the pavement, and when you go inside the structure it’s a whole light and colour sensory experience.”

Jodi Hunt Two book covers side by side. The left one is yellow on a red background with a fractured collage image of a woman's face, and it is titled 'My Father's Daughter'. The right one is is a brighter yellow on a green background. It shows a black woman with an afro and within her hair it reads 'Fire Rush'.Jodi Hunt
Ms Hunt experiments with colour, images, textures and typography

If you're looking for something more lowkey, graphic designer Jodi Hunt loves Bristol for “its people and music”.

Ms Hunt's Bristol must visit spots include music venue Cosies, which she describes as a “really amazing small underground venue, serving up the best reggae music".

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