Travel has strongly influenced his perspective, and his work often begins with an intuitive response to location — the atmosphere of a street, the rhythm of architecture, changing light, or the presence of people. Rather than simply depicting a place, Storey aims to capture its emotional texture and sense of identity.

While living in Asia, he was often struck by how frequently Liverpool emerged in conversations, with people enthusiastically discussing the docks, the Beatles and the city’s football culture. These encounters revealed the global cultural reach of the city. Since returning home, his work has increasingly focused on Liverpool itself, capturing its buildings, streets and football culture through expressive mark-making and bold colour.

Red Mythologies brings together two interconnected strands of work: football-inspired mythic imagery and expressive paintings of Liverpool landmarks. Works portray Liverpool players as modern-day heroic figures, drawing on the visual language of medieval and Renaissance art once used to depict saints, warriors and legends. Through this approach, footballers become contemporary icons, reflecting the passion, devotion and pride that surround the sport.

In many ways football functions today as a form of modern mythology, offering shared rituals, collective emotion and moments of triumph. By combining historical references with contemporary football imagery, Storey explores how popular culture continues to create new heroic narratives.

Alongside these works are paintings of Liverpool landmarks and urban scenes — including the Albert Dock and the Liver Buildings — captured through expressive colour, simplified forms and energetic brushwork. Rather than literal depictions, these works aim to convey the atmosphere and distinctive character of Liverpool.