“Collector’s Corner” is a project born from my personal passion for collecting. It celebrates the dedication and enthusiasm of fellow collectors. During this journey, I encountered a variety of collectors in Glasgow, each encounter reigniting my own fervour, particularly my meeting with Kenneth Hay, a collector of Scotland’s vintage buses. His collection, amassed over more than 20 years, includes not only buses but also an extensive array of bus memorabilia.

Meeting Kenneth and hearing the stories behind his collection, from his childhood memories to family anecdotes, inspired me to share his passion with a broader audience. I created a limited edition of 10 screen-printed publications that capture the essence of Kenneth’s childhood memories and the playfulness of his collection. These publications incorporate colourful strokes and simplified shapes, blending elements from his first bus with collage cut-outs from specific bus parts to highlight its patterns.

Additionally, I produced a series of large-scale (82cm by 127cm) screen-printed artworks. These pieces, which were then cut into shapes to form the side of one of Kenneth’s buses, aim to convey the shared enthusiasm to viewers. Utilizing bold abstractions inspired by Kenneth’s extensive collection and the narratives intertwined with it, the artworks capture the essence of his profound passion and the stories that fuel it.