The Northern Quarter Mural
Designed for the Manchester Creative Studio, a school pioneering the way for young people to enter the creative and digital industries. This piece weaves together the industrial heritage of Ancoats with the more recent transformations of the area. Former mills have been urgently renovated to fit in with the trendiest bars and cafes in Manchester. The landscape in this part of town seems to be constantly changing and this snapshot covers Little Italy and hidden within are little stories... the ice cream vendor who bought his first cart in 1906, the unwavering support of the local residents to ensure that the Ancoats Dispensary was saved from demolition, A tree representing the Mustard tree charity dedicated to helping the homeless and the marginalised and more.