Mini Factory

Description

“Mini Factory”
2018
Soft Pastel on Paper

One of my earliest automotive works, Mini Factory celebrates the enduring character of the MINI by bringing together different generations of the iconic car, from the classic original to the modern BMW MINI. Bursting with vivid colour, dazzling headlamps, and expressive styling, the composition embodies the brand’s famous slogan, “MINI Not Normal,” capturing the individuality and personality that have made the MINI a motoring icon.

The powerful silhouettes of each vehicle evoke a sense of nostalgia and emotion for MINI enthusiasts, while the vibrant palette gives the work an almost magical quality.

Originally created in 2018, “Mini Factory” was selected by BMW MINI Ipswich, UK, as the design for a limited-edition T-shirt. The shirts became a popular collector’s item among MINI enthusiasts and were also presented as a complimentary gift to customers purchasing a new MINI, making this one of my first works to be commercially commissioned and widely enjoyed.