Derek Raymond's work is rooted in the physical language of cities, and examines how public space develops identity and subconscious meaning through constant change and human affect. Communication is introduced, removed, covered, forgotten, and reintroduced, forming compositions that are not planned yet hold structure, rhythm, and intention through everyday use and neglect. By reorganizing these found fragments into new forms, he isolates and expands the abstract qualities already present in the environment.

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This body of work studies the exchanges and visual conversations that live in public space, and the way our environment reveals itself through human action and inaction. It considers dualities such as time and place, presence and erasure, communication and silence, and the act of observing value where it's commonly overlooked. The resulting collage and décollage works serve as portraits of cities and the environments that produce them.

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In tandem, his secondary body of work titled "SORRY TO INFORM YOU" continues to develop. This work aims to oppose the exclusionary practices of the art world and the prioritization of marketability over true artistic expression, and provoke a dialogue around the politics of production, inspiring viewers to question the role of art in society and public space.

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Ultimately, this body of work serves as a call to action for more inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity within the art world, with hope to inspire a greater appreciation for the value of art as a means of social commentary and resistance, rather than just a commodity for profit.