GIANT figures leaping out of a wall are, thankfully, not lifelike.

But they do show the artistic talent of members of arts organisation Artists in Mind (AIM).

The charity, which works with people with mental health conditions, is known for producing thought-provoking art work.

And the latest creations at Dewsbury’s Art Wall do just that.

Nine striking life-size cardboard figures have gone on display in Dewsbury’s town centre library, and they are sure to attract the attention of visitors over the coming weeks.

“The figures really suit the space,” says sculptor and Exhibitions Coordinator Mark Milnes. “They make a real impact and because of their size can be seen from all over the library.

“They’re definitely worth a look.

“I’m pleased that we’ll also be showing some work by the talented individuals at AIM, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the second set of work when it comes in at the end of April.”

The figures are the result of collaborative work between members of AIM and have been constructed with glue, paint and other collaging techniques.

Each of the lively figures is very different, and each has a sense of movement: they appear to dance and writhe in unison to an unheard tune.

The dancing figures form the first part of the exhibition, which will be changed over at the end of April making way for a series of works by individual artists Karen Addy, Vicky Dyson, Emma Easton, Lesley Dyson, Janet Devine, David Baynham and Tammy Palmer.

Huddersfield-based AIM works in the community and in secure psychiatric hospitals with people experiencing mental health concerns.

There are 20 artists working full time in its studios in Bates Mill, an old textile mill, in the town.

And AIM also holds exhibitions, publishes books and holds performances of films, poetry and drama.

Organisers behind it say the aim of AIM is to develop a repository, a ‘left luggage’ office for work by artists isolated by mental distress. This is called ‘The Creative Archive.’

See their work for yourself at Dewsbury Library, Railway Street, until May 27. The changeover of artists exhibiting takes place on April 25.