Joseph Loughborough (Illjoseph) grew up playing in the derelict boatyards and creeks in the surrounding areas of Portsmouth, These early memories are evident in his figurative work. The Carcasses of old boats sinking into the mud, their ribs protruding thorough the weed, are personified in his paintings. Words and stories of these past recollections can be seen scrawled across the canvas often embedded under layers of paint. Nearly 15 years of skateboarding in and around many of Europe’s cities give an “urban” touch to his sentiment. Joseph works as a painter and freelance artist in Brighton.