A series of satirical billboards inspired by the iconic film Trainspotting have popped up around Glasgow.
Titled 'Trainwreck', the artwork is a tongue-in-cheek new poster from Glasgow artist Trackie McLeod.
Trackie, 29, has been featured in magazines like GQ and Dazed and is known for his artworks that reference pop culture and growing up in Glasgow.
The billboards depict current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Prime Ministers Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and David Cameron as Trainspotting characters.
The works are up around Glasgow until the New Year with the largest on London Road next to the Barrowland Ballroom.
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Trackie said: "I took it upon myself to find a way of exhibiting it somewhere I knew the people would appreciate it.
"Trainspotting is also my favourite film, hands down. The design of its promotional posters will stand the test of time, so I wanted to do my own take on it.
"I'm not pretending I've invented the wheel because it has been done before, but after the year we've had I couldn't help making a dig our very own Trainwreck."
Trainwreck was not originally intended to be exhibited during the festive season, but Trackie says that it resonates amid the cost-of-living crisis "in true Glaswegian style, through patter."
Trackie said: "The project is in partnership with Jack Arts who I'm grateful for championing the piece and allowing me to showcase my work on such a large scale throughout my home town."
A limited edition print of Trainwreck can be purchased here with a percentage of the proceeds going to the North West Community Pantry.
More information on the artist is available here.
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