Close-up of a hand holding a small test tube with a liquid sample, standing on a petri dish with a red species or sample, with similar test tubes in the background.

Working in collaboration with the Women’s Environmental Network, this body of work was produced in response to a trip to Tower Hamlets to visually show the experiences of British Bangladeshi residents and their culinary traditions.

Inspired by an audible food history tour of the area recently made by the organisation, I responded to the brief through a variety of food and reportage illustrations to accompany the podcast’s transcript in an editorial setting. Here I worked in monoprint and ink to depict a mixture of foods described in the text and those I had observed in person. Further interviews and drawings can be seen on the wen.org.uk website

Food Lives

Painted illustration of three children with their backs turned, sitting on a bench, wearing colorful hooded jackets and hats with different patterns, against a white background.
A cartoon-style drawing of a pink and black cassette tape with scattered pink pills around it.
Drawing of a vintage-style package of Lipc Pure Butter Ghee, with a colorful, textured appearance.
Watercolor-style drawing of a gardenia flower with pinkish petals and green leaves, surrounded by scattered black dots and small orange and black elements.
A spray-painted and stylized illustration of a bag of trail mix with the word "TRAILAH" and a picture of a mountain landscape on the package.
People standing and talking in an outdoor shopping area with shops and buildings in the background.
Drawing of a vending machine with snack and beverage options, a person holding money in front of it.
A magazine spread titled 'Food Lives' with illustrations of various food items, grocery stores, people shopping, and a market scene.