Discover Birminghams Landmarks in "The City of 1000 Trades" by Josh Papa, Comissioned by Centrick.

Step into the heart of Birmingham with this stunning hand-drawn homage to the city by the incredibly talented artist Josh Papa, commissioned exclusively by Centrick. This exquisite artwork, in Josh’s signature “Deluded Animal” style, captures the essence of Birmingham's rich history and vibrant culture through intricate detailing of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Highlights of the Artwork
Birmingham Bull: The symbol of the city, brought to life with unparalleled precision.
Selfridges Building: The architectural marvel that stands as a testament to Birmingham's modernity.
Peaky Blinders: A nod to the legendary series that has become an integral part of Birmingham's cultural identity.
Plus so many more hidden nods to the culture and people of our city.
Josh Papa's meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail make this piece a must-see for art enthusiasts and Birmingham lovers alike. Whether you're a local or just a fan of the city's unique charm, this artwork offers a fresh perspective on Birmingham's beloved landmarks.
👉 About the Artist:
Josh Papa - Self-taught, London-based artist Josh Papa discovered a passion for art via IKEA. Starting with an old, black, heavily marked coffee table in his Amsterdam university apartment.
As the table was getting thrown out, Josh, improvised, sketching one of his now easily recognisable Deluded Animal pieces on it. It came as a surprise that after completion, the soon-to-be-thrown-out table became a focal point of the apartment.
This paved the way for Josh to explore his creativity further and develop his signature Deluded Animal series. Josh, describes these pieces as a “storyline to create stories”.
Josh takes his inspiration from various outlets such as; culture, arts, history, and anything relevant to the current day and his interests. He distils this inspiration, transforming it into a unique and often colourful visual experience.
👉 *About Centrick:*
Centrick is proud to support local artists and celebrate the beauty of Birmingham. This commissioned piece is part of our ongoing commitment to enriching our community through art and culture.
Centrick’s vision is simple, “To make customers’ lives better everyday, the Centrick way” and for almost 20 years Centrick has nurtured, driven and grown its team by delivering industry leading service. Centrick prides itself on being a company of knowledgeable industry experts with a trusted, joined-up approach to all aspects of residential property. Innovation is at the heart of everything it does, helping it to adapt to the ever-changing market. This is all underpinned with a strong ethical code of trust and family values, where the team works as one to deliver exceptional service. National residential property experts, Centrick is forward-thinking and agile; always looking for new ways to work flexibly to meet the needs of its clients, using its strength and depth, across the property sector. By investing in talent, leading the way on industry practices, developing its technology and systems, it delivers outstanding service to clients. Providing services across the UK, with offices in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Gerrards Cross and Fareham Centrick’s services include:
- Build to Rent - BTR, Student & SFH
- Building & Estate Management
- Portfolio Asset Management
- PRS Portfolio Management
- Building Safety & Compliance
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