Here is a glimpse of some recent mixed media illustrations inspired by my daily walks through Church Street.

Using collage, acrylic paint, chalk pastel and ink, I have tried to reflect the grimy, gritty urban textures; layers of change and history; vibrancy, colour and life; and accidentally-occurring abstract patterns, rhythms and shapes.

Many collage materials used in the artwork were sourced in Church Street itself, such as the gold sequinned fabric, Arabic newspapers and various pieces of discarded packaging.