Big up the Stööki Fam for pincluding me in their Self-Made Spotlight Series they run to highlight creatives doing bits with their craft.
If you didn’t know, Stööki is an independent Jewellery & Apparel label based in London, presenting themed collections through interactive art and immersive events. I’ve known the guys for a good couple years now & was blessed to take part in this with such good spirited creatives – special mention of Quincey, a key member of the crew who sadly passed away a couple years ago – we facilitated a couple art workshops together in East London back in the day, real cool dude – RIP bro.…
So back when I was a wee nipper, mum used to take us to the local Salvation Army in Croydon, the one near the main flyover, after school and on weekends for a kinda youth club based there. I remember a biggish hall, a tuck shop with all the freshest sweets, snooker / pool tables, arts n craft options, 5-a-side footy, basically a ‘vibe’ for any kid with bags of energy.…
The graphic signage at the start and end of Church St. Market inspired the original concept of the mural artwork. The colours really popped like the fruits / veg and energy of the area. The blockyness of the sign signified to me this element of ‘the building blocks of community’ so wanted to explore that more.…
Seeing as art galleries or any centres of culture are closed right now, my only sanctuary seems to be the good ol’ outdoors, which i’m rather enjoying…
During my walks in the local area, I normally go passed the local church and notice spots of artwork dotted around including a lighting installation with words like LOVE / JOY lighting up the deadness of the night as you walk by.…
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