A new tiled artwork is taking shape on the front wall of Cockpit Studios. Amber Khokhar, a local artist and Cockpit resident maker, is installing a mural commission across the full face of the boundary wall in Creekside — the surface that carried "Love Over Gold" for over thirty years before its removal during the refurbishment.

The new work, titled "Head, Heart, Hands", is made up of collaged triangular ceramic tiles, produced by Craven Dunnill Jackfield. The triangle is doing real work here. Amber describes the geometry directly: "For me the triangles symbolise humankind as a trinity of body, mind and spirit, our existence in the past, present and future, and our place in the heavens, earth and waters. The triangles directed to the heavens are a reference to Deptford's maritime history as a starting point for exploration and trade. The triangles pointing down pinpoint our place now: all the variety and wealth that can be found in Deptford's communities."

The tiles were not made in isolation. Students from Tidemill Academy, St Joseph's, and Drumbeat SEN school took part in workshops led by Amber, alongside community groups at The Albany and Deptford Lounge. Participants made line drawings mapping their daily routes around the borough and translated "Head, Heart, Hands" into their mother tongue. That material feeds directly into the final piece — the mural is, in part, made from the neighbourhood's own marks.

The brief asked for an artwork that celebrates Deptford's communities while continuing the spirit of what came before. Landmarks, local figures, historical and contemporary events will all appear in the finished wall. As Amber puts it: "Some will be nostalgic, some touching and inspirational. Local people will look to see how many they recognise and share their knowledge with others. Newer arrivals will learn about the area's rich history."