Since the pandemic everyone wants outdoor work! This job isn’t photography but it’s a bit like working with pixels in photoshop!

Work has begun on a huge mosaic for an exterior wall in Deptford Landings, to mark the Grand Surrey Canal that once ran through the site.

At first my design went through several incarnations, after discussions with the architects and builders. A log and tile structure, then a huge wave running along the building, then finally we went with my idea of a Birds Eye view showing different elements of the area through time.

I am making the mosaic onto 3 panels. Hundreds of tiles being shaped and collaged to create abstract landmasses and geographical features inspired by old maps I have examined and local knowledge.

I’m using parts from chipped tiles , end of lines, charity shops, inherited porcelain, and some gorgeous blue and beige tiles bought from local suppliers – N&C tiles and London Mosaics. Most of the materials are recycled or natural (stones).

It’s been a lot of heavy work and hours making this mosaic. Cold, fumey, sticky – but fun! Can’t wait to see the final result on the wall soon.