PHIL MAXWELL

Around The East End (25)

February 7, 2022

Brick Lane c.1983 — Young BMX cyclists on Brick Lane. East London 1982.

Cyclist on Brushfield Street. East London 2018.

Woman pushing a pram in Spitalfields Market. East London 2018.

Spitalfields Market 1989 — Spitalfields Market. East London 1989.

Cyclist on Commercial Street. East London 2018.

Woman with a bike. Commercial street. East London March 2010.

On the phone in Liverpool Street Station. East London 2018.

On the phone on the Roman Road. East London 2019.

Travellers in Liverpool Street Station. East London 2018.

Portrait of a lady at Bishopsgate opposite Liverpool street station — A woman looking out a window. Bishopsgate 1989.

Outside a shop on Brick Lane. East London 2018.

Brick Lane c.1984 — Having a rest in Brick Lane. East London 1984.

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Millions of workers in the UK are working on the minimum wage or below without any job security and very few employment rights. This lack of financial security causes a loss of dignity at work, and the inability to progress in a career or train to leave. They work long hours and are often living in poor housing.

This photomontage is a tribute to the millions of people world wide who cycle around delivering food and shopping to customers. Their long working hours and financial hardship can lead to social isolation and depression. The main reason workers take on this work is because it is the only form
available. Fortunately many precarious workers are coming together, joining unions to organise for better pay and conditions.

You can purchase this print and other art by Phil Maxwell here: https://theartofresistance.bigcartel.com/products