Archive of Work 

Sketches, experiments, studies and prints












Outside of F.A.T Studios, Old Kent Roa



SOLO EXHIBITION


“An Homage to Old Kent Road ”

March-April 2024
Combining the wonder of the Canterbury Tales and the charm of current-day residents, I painted this small series of works in response to the diverse community on Old Kent Road. I took great inspiration from old church murals, retablos and the vibrancy of East Street Market. Found objects, paper mache, acrylic paint and flecks of gold make up these five whimsical shrines.

Supported by @southwarkcouncil Neighbourhoods Fund 23/24
Check out @f.a.t.studio to read more.
Part of F.A.T Studio’s “THE WINDOW”




EXHIBITION

 ”Fruit and Flesh”

October 2023

With Jaffar Aly


“Bringing together a dynamic blend of styles and mediums, and with the help of sketchbooks, doodles, unfinished pieces and poems, Lewisham based artists Dio Dunbar & Jaffar Aly take a playful dive into the process of portraiture.”

Completed as part of my 2023 Studio Residency at SET Studios Lewisham @setsetsetsetsetset Click here to read more.



Mini paper shrines, created for the opening night of the exhibition


Photos of the project space taken on my old digital camera, on the left is an untitled piece I created just for the exhibition.






EXHIBITION


”KAUR”

August 2023

Alongside performances by musicians, poets, storytellers and an interview of special guest Suresh Singh, my painting “Nectar” was displayed at the all-day event.

“‘Kaur’ in Sikhism is the last name given to women, for them to maintain strength and independence. Kaur phonetically sounds like core, the root of everything, the heart, the substance, the centre of earth. The exhibition will explore themes of identity, community and experiences as a society or from an individuals perspective.“ - Event curator @daddywarbuckkss