Wedged somewhere between street art and post-impressionism, Chris Auret’s distinctive style is equally appropriate in galleries and alleyways. Stacey Howell films him bringing an artwork to life.

A rare glimpse into the process behind R1’s wry graphic interventions. With a drill, some skateboard wheels and his trademark yield sign, watch R1 turn a municipal commandment into a public toy…

“They’re simple drawings, but what I like about them is that they’re kind of in this world between cute and crude.”

“I think I only realised as an adult really what it meant to be a child.”

“History, to me, is the most important thing, because it gives context to our modern existence.”

“It’s almost like you’re giving someone CPR… the moment they wake up is the moment I stop painting.”