We interviewed Michael as part of our Preston Voices series and she agreed to take part in the Artist Response photo series by our lead commissioned artist Luke Richards. Here’s what Luke said about this photograph.

“Michael lives very close to Avenham Park. During lockdown he regularly took walks along the river to not only gather thoughts but for his daily exercise too.

The wall which runs alongside the river at the side of the Continental Pub is where he frequented not only prior to lockdown but also during this time to meet and chat with friends. The river and trees of Avenham Park form the background of his final image.”