When asking my family about Cannon Hill, I was met with fond recollections of the local shopping centre there which was initially called Galaxy Shopping Centre, named after the next-door drive-in theatre, Galaxy drive-in. My mother would recall working alongside my grandfather inside the shopping centre, in his small donut shop called Galaxy Donut Bar, as well as visiting the theatre drive-in before its demolition in 1997. I enjoy illustrating the past as, for me, it evokes the feeling of nostalgia whether I was able to experience it or not. As a result, this artwork is geared to people with a connection to the Galaxy name and era. I narrowed this audience even more by including retro cars and symbols that represent the ‘80s, since that is the key period my design is referencing. The donuts on the right facing side are a comic mention of my grandfather’s donut bar, whereas the left side includes cinema treats like popcorn and the classic choc tops.
