‘Urban Decay’ is a collection inspired by the effects of nature on the cityscape; the oxidation of metal, erosion of stonework and weathering of timber. I photographed interesting textures and distressed surfaces, such as chipped and faded paintwork, rusted objects, splintered wood and natural growths such as moss and lichen. My aim was to explore the relationship between the man-made and natural worlds and to find beauty in unlikely places.