Chippy Tea observes the familiar ritual of waiting outside a traditional British chip shop. A woman searches her bag for money, a young girl plays, a dog waits nearby and a delivery rider arrives to collect an order — old and new versions of the same communal experience sharing one scene.
The painting reflects Taylor’s interest in how everyday traditions persist while the social world around them changes.
Oil on canvas, 2020
162 × 100 cm
Unframed
Sold — private collection.