The Derelict

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The materials left to ruin become the artist’s alternative canvas

Raze the old to raise the new, renaissance is continual

Closing the shops and bars so nothing’s near nor far

The artist’s oeuvre: solely maps of art found in dereliction

Immobility comes to all, and then we’re left to fall

Beachside bijou will surely arise from an industry’s inevitable demise

Who chooses which buildings are historical enough to escape demolition?

We leave behind today’s spore in so many different forms

Shutting things down saves councils money but offers no relief

We embarrassed our first kiss where the wrecking ball swings

1. Mayfair, London. 2006, Pentacon Six TL

2. Shoreditch, London. 2007, Nikon fm2

3. Sydenham, London. 2009. Nikon fm2

4. Telegraph Hill, London. 2009. Pentacon six TL

5. Herefordshire. 2007. Nikon fm2

6. Whitstable, Kent. 2008. Holga 120 GFN

7. Gade View Gardens, Watford, 2008. Nikon fm2

8. Petticoat Lane, London. 2008, Nikon fm2

9. Farringdon, London. 2006, Nikon fm2

10. Sydenham, London. 2009. Canon QL-17

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