Poster Prize for Illustration 2019 at the London Transport Museum

One ticked off the bucket list!

When it comes to art, 'Transport for London' boasts of some of the best poster designs, consistent through the years. It was such a honour to have two of my posters selected amongst thousands of entries from over 20 countries, to be displayed as part of the 'London Stories' exhibit at the London Transport Museum.

The first titled 'Migrants of London' is special to me, because it's in a way my story. Coming to the city in 2014, with no friends, family or work, London welcomed me with open arms. With people from all over the world, finding joy in the fact that we are not alike, but also.. not unlike!

The opening was a full house on a rainy Friday evening, and the response was brilliant. Here are some photos of the event. I have put together a few of my favourite pieces, that are so quintessentially 'London' to me.

The exhibition is on till July, so if you happen to be in Covent Garden, do pop in for this at the London Transport Museum. If you haven't been here, it's a beautiful museum and houses many old models of trains and routemasters. The museum shop is a treat for those who love the London Underground, lots of classic posters and memorabilia.

Some of my favourite posters, starting with this one of Canary Wharf. Strangely this angle of London looks more like Gotham City !

'Yesterday's News'

Gotta love this! 'Graffiti on Upper Clapton Road'

'The Secret Life os London's Foxes'

'Naked Bike Ride'

I have always wondered, if you were a tourist to land up in London on naked bike ride day, what would you make of it? So surreal.

'A city with a story in every corner'

The well deserved winner titled 'London is the Place for me' . This to me represents everything this city is about. I knew it was a winner the first time I saw it!

'The 35 to Albany road'

'The Ghost Bus'

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The Curious Creatures of Camden Town

A walk through Camden never disappoints. Never go on weekend, unless you fancy being trampled by tourists and touristing Londoners. I chose a bright Monday morning when the weather was good and an empty road meant that I could enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Those who have been here before might be familiar with the Alice in Wonderland kind of shop fronts with giant boots and dragons which I absolutely love, but Camden Market also has some really interesting street art and graffiti if you walk through the quieter back alleys.

Here are some neat pieces of art I captured this time round.

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Control : A London Artists Initiative to raise funds for Parkinson's

"Art speaks where words are unable to explain"

It speaks about who we are, the community we live in, and how our lives are affected by those around us.

A group of eleven artists from London have got together to present 'Control'. An exhibition of new works responding creatively to the feelings, challenges, and stories of people with Parkinson's disease.

As a South Londoner, I'm so happy to see the area becoming the hub of a thriving creative force. Artists who are constantly engaging and coming up with innovative means to make a positive impact on the community. Raising awareness about ongoing issues, which probably don't get the kind of attention they deserve.

The event organised by artist Marcus Aitken in partnership with Parkinson's UK, will be held at the hARTsLane Gallery at New Cross Gate from Friday 21st September to Sunday 23rd September, 10am to 5pm.

It's also going to be part of the Deptford X festival which starts on the 21st. The exhibition seeks to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK, and will also include an affordable art shop with artworks under £50. It's a win- win for everyone involved.

Here are some of the artists, who are part of this collective. Their styles are so vastly different, so it's surely going to be exciting to see their unique interpretations for this exhibit!

If you are in the area, do pop in to show support, and grab some brilliant art work for your walls.

Juliana Futter

Marcus Aitken

Kirsten Allen

Heena Patel

George Cole

Jacob Eaton

James Hart

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