Pastel is an architect as well as an artist and that is why he fully understands the impact of his work on the surroundings it flourishes in. ‘Flourish’ almost in the literal sense, because flowers, plants and landscapes often form the centre of his art.

He grew up with the typical black and white graphics but truly made his mark when he let vivid colours seep into his work. He drips the paint and embraces both the photorealistic and the abstract to create impressive portraits of women. Fun fact: In his first job Walker designed t-shirts for none other than The Prodigy.

Contrary to his habit, David Walker did not paint a realistic portrait. Instead, he opted for the silhouette of a man conveying the message “A blank canvas is a white flag”. To leave a canvas blank is to surrender, but the moment you start to paint, you challenge the establishment.