we’ve come a long, long way together
Alright? I'm Slink,
My passion for the Albion led me to embark on a unique Brighton print project titled, we’ve come a long, long way together, as featured in Dogma Issue 10.
With a head brimming with incredible memories from the last 20+ years, I felt an irresistible urge to channel these experiences into this initiative.
I kicked off this project by using an image of London Road as a backdrop. This road I think is the cultural epicentre of Brighton’s distinctive eccentricity. The piece is teeming with figures of Albion players and characters from 2000 to 2023.
My journey with Albion began when I was 9, back in 2009. The club used to generously give away tickets to schools on the Friday before matches. Lucky enough, I landed two tickets to the MK Dons match at the Withdean.
My fondness for the Albion further cemented in Year 5 during a catch-up maths class held in a Withdean portacabin. Taking an arguably unnecessary toilet break, I happened upon the manager's office. There, behind his desk, sat the man himself. Unable to resist, I knocked on Gus Poyet's door and asked for a photo. He kindly obliged, joining our maths class for a group photo that, regrettably, got lost in digital chaos.
Since the Amex opened, I've been a loyal season ticket holder and have probably indulged in about 900 chicken and ham pies!
On a separate note, I enjoy making art, creating short films, and penning some oddball books. I'm forever venturing into new creative territories.
Presented on beautiful large format 100 x 42cm and printed on high quality Minuet 300gsm paper - each piece is unique, numbered /50 and signed by the artist - finished by hand with gold leaf and screen printed accents.
As each piece is bespoke, delivery and fulfillment will be around two to three weeks and more for international orders.