Original artwork on canvas

This London-inspired collage by Keith McBride is a bold, energetic explosion of pop culture, fashion, and urban commentary. At the heart of the piece is the iconic red double-decker bus, but McBride transforms it into a vibrant canvas of modern identity, plastered with magazine cutouts, slogans, brand logos, and subversive snippets of contemporary media. It’s a chaotic and clever tapestry that captures the ever-evolving spirit of London—a city that thrives on reinvention, rebellion, and relentless creativity.

The collage pulses with movement and tension. Text fragments like “The Game Has Changed,” “Only in a Comic Book,” and “Choose Love” speak to themes of consumerism, identity, and hope, while pop culture references—from Justice League to fashion icons—create a layered narrative about who we are and how we present ourselves in a media-saturated world. The meticulous layering of materials mirrors the layered complexity of London itself, a place where tradition and modernity crash together with electric force.

McBride’s use of collage here is not merely decorative—it’s a critique, a celebration, and a snapshot of urban life all at once. His work invites the viewer to decode its messages, laugh at its ironies, and ultimately recognize their own place within the spectacle. This piece is a triumph of visual storytelling, wrapped in the grit and glamour of city life.