This pastel painting was inspired by Ray’s own photograph taken outside Lotus Mayfair on Piccadilly, London. The main focus is the Lotus 72E, driven by Ronnie Peterson in the 1973 Formula One season. Finished in the iconic black and gold John Player Special livery with silver Goodyear wheels, it remains one of the most beautiful and influential designs of Formula One’s golden era.
 
Rendered in black and white, the painting highlights only the gold pinstriped elements, inviting viewers to question what is outside or in. Reflections capture a rare day when the Lotus Mayfair doors were closed due to the Pride in London parade, showing the crowd across the street and along the pavement, draped in flamboyant flags.