Small business owners honored with portraits by royal artists

Four independent business owners across the United Kingdom have been featured in a new art exhibition titled ‘Local Royalty’ at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The campaign, organized by Coca-Cola Great Britain, aims to recognize the significant impact local businesses have on British high streets by depicting owners in a style historically reserved for royalty and industry leaders.

Among the featured individuals is Pindy Kaur, owner of Monk Bretton Ocean Fish Bar in Barnsley, whose portrait was painted by Nicky Philipps, an artist known for her portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Another participant, Mr. Patel, a corner shop owner from southeast London, was painted by Nick Bashall, who has previously painted Princess Anne.

The exhibition also includes owners of a takeaway, a café, and a pub, painted by renowned portraitists Gareth Reid and Jamie Coreth. Each business owner will receive their finished portrait and a donation will be made to a local charity of their choice. The exhibition is scheduled to run from late October through early November.