Context and Inspiration

In examining working-class culture, I’m drawing from the raw authenticity and grounded energy captured in Tom Wood's MEN and Mike Skinner’s music video for Don’t Mug Yourself. Both of these works explore the nuances of everyday life, urban environments, and the people whose stories often remain overlooked in mainstream narratives. This exploration delves into the vibrancy of working-class experiences and identities, intertwining themes of struggle, camaraderie, resilience, and sometimes humor.