Ben Lamb
Illustration
& Design

Manchester

This summer (2010) I finally started a project I've been thinking about for a long time. Manchester is home to some fine, and not so fine architecture. But there's beauty to be found among all of it, if you look for it. Living and working in the Northern Quarter I walk past a lot of fascinating places and spaces on a daily basis, so that's where this project starts. My full intention though, is to make a visual record of the city, which is constantly changing and evolving (sometimes for the better, sometimes not). I want to draw the locations that intrigue me… be it because of great signage, beautiful brick work, the way sunlight hits a facade, or simple sentimentality. I think there's an interesting exhibition in the offing here. The work will be updated regularly as each new piece is finished, so keep checking back if you like them, and feel free to suggest places you think might make good subjects. The list grows weekly!