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‘Fairytale of New York’ series (2024) 51x61cm acrylic on canvas, oil pastel, pencil, graphite.
This second in the series s called Fairytale in New York, after the Pogues song—gritty, romantic, messy, and full of heart. That vibe really shaped the whole collection. It’s not about fairy tales in the traditional sense—it’s about the kind that live in real places, with fire escapes, neon signs, and stories unfolding in every window.
The main thread through all the pieces is the fire escape ladders—those iconic metal stairways that snake down New York buildings. I’ve always loved them. They’re such a symbol of the city—functional, a little chaotic, but somehow beautiful. I’ve used them as a repeating element in each work—sometimes obvious, sometimes hidden—set against layers of texture, bold color, and scribbly energy that feels like the pulse of the city.
This series is for anyone who’s ever fallen a little in love with New York—the grit, the glow, the hope, the heartbreak. It’s my visual take on that wild, imperfect fairytale.
‘Fairytale of New York’ series (2024) 51x61cm acrylic on canvas, oil pastel, pencil, graphite.
This second in the series s called Fairytale in New York, after the Pogues song—gritty, romantic, messy, and full of heart. That vibe really shaped the whole collection. It’s not about fairy tales in the traditional sense—it’s about the kind that live in real places, with fire escapes, neon signs, and stories unfolding in every window.
The main thread through all the pieces is the fire escape ladders—those iconic metal stairways that snake down New York buildings. I’ve always loved them. They’re such a symbol of the city—functional, a little chaotic, but somehow beautiful. I’ve used them as a repeating element in each work—sometimes obvious, sometimes hidden—set against layers of texture, bold color, and scribbly energy that feels like the pulse of the city.
This series is for anyone who’s ever fallen a little in love with New York—the grit, the glow, the hope, the heartbreak. It’s my visual take on that wild, imperfect fairytale.