He describes his day-to-day life as seeing the world in stills. Pie, Mash and Mod is primarily about trying to hold onto something that is no longer there. These two relics of 1960s London collide in the present day; subtle clues to this are in the photograph for the viewer to find: the modern day mug and the Pepsi sign, a logo not used until the 1970s, little clues that point to the deception. The diner is a young man, so he missed out on this golden era, therefore causing him to frequent places time forgot. It is this reluctance to move with the times that draws the two together. Since being a finalist, Garbutt has won various awards for his work and has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the UK.