Sep 12, 2023
I was commissioned by the BBC’s Apprentice Winner Carina Lapore to create a mural for her and Lord Alan Sugar’s Bakery Dough bakehouse.
Carina wanted a colourful explosion with a specific saying incorporated.
It was a pleasure working with Dough. The piece was spray-paint, Acrylic, posca and gold leaf.
Aug 23, 2023
Commission for The Cronx Brewerys New Gaff in central Croydon @thecronxtap – Go grab a pint & have a butchers 71 Croydon High Street.
Mixed Media mural using spray paint, ink, acrylic & gold leaf.
Small subtle details such as hops incorporated requested by the client.
Illustrating the bespoke taps with gold leaf.
Flowing textures emulating my street art style.
I have been designing bespoke can art for the Cronx for several years.
Can Art label design for ‘the lockdown lager’.
The Cronx Tap: “Absolutely privileged to have you do this piece for us.“
Jul 13, 2023
Freckles WIP
Freckles through it’s many stages from original painting, NFT to wall mural.
An interview after completing Freckles
Freckles WIP Video
Commision
Freckles – Mixed media on wood. Spray paint, ink, gold leaf & pencil.
Work In progress of the mural.
Freckles WIP
Jul 8, 2023
Electric Stormz
Why?
For my winning submission for the @centralewhitgift Croydon art trail I decided to depict Stormzy. Not only did I choose him for his music, I chose Stormzy as he has always tried to elevate and support his community and amplify issues some are too afraid to identify. He uses his platform (not that he should have to) to ask the questions that may make some people feel uncomfortable, the ones that are necessary to forge a better world.
Meaning
I chose to call the piece ‘Electric Stormz’ as an electrical current does not depend on a light (Truth) to exist.
But without a lightbulb, that energy flowing through the wall would not be visible. To actualise its power, electricity needs vessels (Stormzy) Without containers that reduce and limit its overwhelming force, electricity’s potential would remain invisible (ignorance). I have used the colours of the Ghanaian flag to celebrate Stormzy & his families African origin, one ingredient of the diverse melting pot of cultures that is Croydons population.
Inspiration
I had to choose three songs that represented my submission. The three I chose all Featured Croydon based Artists I listened to growing up. I’ve either personally met, or seen all the artists live and they all portray Croydon’s imagination, cultural influence & boldness. Several of them were pioneers in creating the genre Dubstep born in Croydon.
1. Forefather – Benga & Kano
2. Crossover – Magnetic Man & Katy B
3. Know me from – Stormzy
The QR code that sits next to the piece will give you a link to the three pieces of music.
Thanks to The Art trail for picking my submission to represent Croydon’s iconic and flourishing Music scene.
Electric Stormz Print
Unique hand finished prints inspired by the piece are available with a percentage donated to the Merky Foundation. A limited run of Prints on both sizes on 180gsm Matt Paper. Hand signed in pure gold & numbered.
Sizes:
A1 £39.95
A0 £54.95
Shipped World wide 🌎
Print will be rolled in a tube.