Wendy’s Cookshop

(Hidden High Street series)

Wendy’s Cookshop is a tribute to a beloved local shopfront and the person who brought it to life. Once a picturesque cornerstone of the British high street, Wendy’s shop was a place of warmth, care, and beauty. Every item inside was deliberately chosen and lovingly displayed, creating an inviting space that embodied the spirit of personal, independent businesses. While Wendy remains part of the community, her shop no longer exists—a loss that highlights the fragility of such cherished community spaces.

This silkscreen print presents the shop in its entirety, framed by a glittering silver border that elevates it from a simple depiction to a celebration. The vibrant blue awning, adorned with bold white lettering, and the colourful Union Jack bunting lend the scene a festive charm, while the shop’s meticulous exterior hints at the thoughtfulness within. The metallic border, carefully separated from the CMYK layers, serves as a visual tribute to Wendy’s attention to detail and the shop’s treasured place in the town’s memory.

At first glance, the work might seem straightforward, yet its simplicity invites deeper reflection. It celebrates not just the shop but the ideals it represents - care, individuality, and connection. In an age where the homogenisation of high streets threatens the loss of unique, personal spaces, Wendy’s Cookshop becomes a quiet monument to the joy and character that small businesses bring to their communities. This is local shops artwork that honours the everyday beauty of British high street culture.

The print’s layered composition and metallic accents aim to capture the essence of Wendy’s shop as more than a physical place - it was a labour of love, a space that radiated authenticity and charm. By preserving its image and spirit, this piece asks viewers to pause and appreciate the overlooked treasures of their own high streets and the people who make them extraordinary. It is print art celebrating local life, and a reminder of the importance of care, creativity, and community.

This work is from the "Hidden High Street" series - an exploration of the often unnoticed spaces and everyday encounters that form the essence of our shared communities.

Read more about the Hidden High Street series here

Produced as a limited edition - hand‑pulled in the studio, this work is signed/stamped and numbered to ensure their authenticity and collectability. Each edition is created using traditional silkscreen techniques on archival paper, with every layer printed by hand.

Collectors can choose to acquire these works in two forms:

• On Paper — the edition in its purest state, unframed, offering flexibility for personal presentation.

• Artist‑Framed — mounted and framed by the artist, using bespoke methods to present the work as a complete, ready‑to‑hang artwork.

This dual approach allows the work to be appreciated either as a print to be lived with and framed to taste, or as a finished object crafted entirely within the artist’s practice.

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