The People's Choice Award 2024

In December 2024, my painting Driving Home won The People's Choice Award at The British Art Prize after first being selected as one of the competition's Top 50 finalists.

Organised by Artists & Illustrators magazine, The British Art Prize celebrates contemporary artists from across the UK. Following a public vote, Driving Home was selected as the People's Choice winner and exhibited at Gallery@OXO in London.

Winning the award was a special moment, not only because of the recognition, but because so many people connected with the painting and took the time to vote. While I created the artwork, this achievement truly felt like a shared success.

The Story Behind the Painting

Driving Home was inspired by the familiar sight of a Texaco garage illuminated against the night sky. Like much of my work, it explores how artificial light transforms everyday places after dark, turning ordinary moments into something memorable.

Following the award, I visited the garage that inspired the painting and met the owners. They were incredibly supportive of the artwork and later purchased the original painting, also choosing to stock greeting cards featuring the image in their shop.

Exhibition at Gallery@OXO, London

As part of the award, Driving Home was exhibited at Gallery@OXO on London's South Bank alongside the other shortlisted works.

Attending the private view was a highlight of the experience, providing the opportunity to meet fellow artists, industry professionals and see the full exhibition in person. It was an unforgettable evening and a privilege to be part of such a strong exhibition.

Media Coverage

Winning The People's Choice Award also led to coverage in Artists & Illustrators magazine.

The exhibition was featured in the magazine following the private view, and a later artist profile explored my painting practice and the story behind Driving Home in greater detail.