'The Strawberry Thief, 2025' - Neon Artwork by Jeremy Deller

This new limited edition artwork has been created exclusively for our Morris Mania exhibition by British artist Jeremy Deller. Taking inspiration from William Morris’s famous and much-loved ‘Strawberry Thief’ design, the artist has worked in partnership with God's Own Junkyard to produce this flashing neon edition.

Each edition will be hand-made in Walthamstow at the God’s Own Junkyard studio and comes with a certificate of authenticity from the gallery. The artist has generously donated all profits to support William Morris Gallery’s work, helping to fund our education initiatives, conservation efforts, and world-class exhibitions.

About Gods Own Junkyard

God's own Junkyard was founded by the late neon artist Chris Bracey, the son of a Welsh coal miner who moved to Walthamstow after the second world war and set up as a maker of neon signs for circuses and fairgrounds. Visitors to God’s own Junkyard can view Bracey’s personal collection of neon artworks, ranging from 60’s Soho sex club signs, to his work in the movie industry with pieces used in ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, ‘Captain America’, ‘Byzantium’ and more. Also available to view are some of Bracey’s gallery pieces and works commissioned for and by other artists and high-profile clients, such as British Vogue. The business is still family owned with bespoke signs being made using traditional techniques from their studio in Walthamstow. 

About Jeremy Deller

Jeremy Deller (b. 1966) is a British artist well-known for his bold, multi-disciplinary practice engaged with pop culture and social politics. Deller’s work spans performance, print, sound, and photography - among other mediums. He was awarded the Turner Prize in 2004.

Deller has exhibited internationally with institutions such as Tate Britain, London; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C; Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Whitechapel Gallery, London; La Biennale di Venezia, Venice; Tate Modern, London; and Turner Contemporary, Margate.

Deller is represented by The Modern Institute and Art Concept.

Edition Details

• The Strawberry Thief, 2025
• Jeremy Deller
• 50cm x 70cm x 14cm
• Glass & Perspex
• Limited Edition of 10
• Gallery COA provided
• Made to Order in Walthamstow by God’s Own Junkyard
• Exclusive to the William Morris Gallery