C.H.A.V.S

C.H.A.V.S is a collection of illustrations portraying life on a council estate/ living in social housing. The word CHAV stands for “council house and violent” an offensive word used to describe people who live in council houses. My goal with these illustrations is to challenge this term and prove that there is so much beauty and pride in coming from these places. Growing up I was always ashamed of being working class, of my estate, I didn’t want friends to come over after school in fear of being judged. Now I am older, I realise that there was nothing to be ashamed of, I was part of a community, I’m more open minded and I have a strong character. I would not be who I am today had I of not li...View all