Finding the Unseen City: A Social Landscape

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My practice explores the often-overlooked landscapes within the UK's urban fabric. Moving beyond the postcard vistas and grand architectural statements, I am drawn to the liminal spaces – the forgotten alleyways, the peeling paint of a neglected wall, the unexpected patch of wildness reclaiming a corner. These are the sites where the city whispers its less obvious stories.

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Inspired by the principles of psychogeography, my process is one of deliberate drift and intuitive exploration. I walk the streets of Brighton and Hove, not with a fixed destination, but with an open mind, allowing the environment to guide my gaze. The subtle shifts in atmosphere, the echoes of past lives embedded in the architecture, the textures of the everyday – these are the catalysts for my work.

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Through drawing, I seek to capture not just the visual reality of these urban fragments, but also their emotional resonance. My lines and marks aim to translate the feeling of a particular place at a specific moment in time. I am interested in the layering of history, the traces of human interaction, and the unexpected beauty found in the mundane. A seemingly insignificant detail – the way light catches a discarded piece of litter, the rhythmic pattern of cracked pavement – can become a focal point, revealing a deeper narrative about the city and our relationship to it.

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My work is an attempt to make visible the invisible layers of the urban environment. It is an invitation to slow down, to observe more closely, and to discover the hidden poetry within the everyday landscape of our cities. By focusing on the periphery, I hope to illuminate the character and spirit of a place in a way that transcends the conventional view, revealing the unique and often poignant beauty of the urban unseen.