"Art Deli" returns to Ranelagh /  by PIGSY

“Art Deli” Opening Soon in Ranelagh!

“Art Deli” is back in a new venue

Formerly on Dunville Avenue, the Art Deli Christmas Pop Up will be on Ranelagh Main Street this December in Ranelagh Arts.

Traditionally a delicatessen is a shop that sells a selection of fine, exotic or specially prepared foods. With “Art Deli” we give you food for the soul!

“Art Deli” will be poping up for Christmas in Ranelagh Arts with a group of artists presenting a selection of their curated art works that will make perfect Christmas gifts for the art lovers in your life………or you can even gift yourself the present of art this holiday season!

Local Artists

The showcase includes the following artists:

  • PIGSY

  • Monika Crowley

  • Dan Hensen

  • Inga Ryan

  • Margot Galvin

  • Roisin Ni Ghuidhir

Art, Canapes & Artist Chats

Throughout the duration of the "Art Deli pop up (8th of Dec to 22nd Dec) we will be celebrating Christmas cheer with canapes and cocktails, so call in to Ranelagh Arts to view the artworks, chat with artists and even enjoy some mulled wine and a mince pie or two!

Contact me on info@pigsy.art for details of the artwork that I will have available on the day, which will include both framed and unframed PIGSY paper studies - or see my website for artworks. With a variety of artists presenting their work there will be something that will appeal to everyone so that you can support local artists and buy Irish gifts for friends and family this Christmas.

  • What: Art Deli Christmas Pop Up Shop

  • Where: Ranelagh Arts

  • When: Starting 8th of Dec (until 22nd of Dec)

Ranelagh Arts is conveniently located at Ranelagh Luas and is only two stops from Stephen's Green in Dublin City Centre

See you at Art Deli in Ranelagh Arts for all of your holiday shopping this year!

PIÑAZO! En Malaga Y Seville /  by PIGSY

PIÑAZO

Este año PIÑA se vuelve PIÑAZO 🍍🍍🍍y estará presente gracias al patrocinio de cervezas San Miguel en Malaga y en Sevilla con un colaboración entre La Casa Amrilla Malaga and Wish y Pop Sevilla

This year PIÑA becomes PIÑAZO 🍍🍍🍍 and takes place thanks to the sponsorshop of San Miguel Beer in Malaga and Seville with a collaboration between La Casa Amarilla Malage and Wish & Pop Seville.

  • What/Qué: PIÑAZO

  • Where/Dónde: Spain: La Casa Amarilla, Malaga / Wish & Pop, Seville

  • When/Cuándo: 1 Dec - 8 Jan (1 Dic - 8 Ene)

PIGSY at PIÑAZO

I’m looking forward to presenting two of my works at PIÑAZO this year in Malaga and Spain. For the past few years PIÑA in La Casa Amarilla has been the go to place to select art gifts for Christmas in Malaga and now with the addition of Wish & Pop you have the opportunity to shop for art gifts for Christmas in Seville too!

Call in to either of these outlets to see all of the art on show from a range of Spanish and International artists - and tell them PIGSY sent you!

La Casa Amarilla

Calle Santos, Malaga

Wish & Pop

Calle Baños 43, Sevilla

Shopping local for Christmas

And if you are shopping locally this Christmas you can call to Ranelagh Arts or FrameXperts in Ranelagh for meaningful and thoughtful art gifts in Dublin. And remember to support local artists in Dublin for Christmas this year!

Christmas: Shop Local for Art! /  by PIGSY

Christmas Gifts: It’s all about ART!

Art is the perfect gift for Christmas for those hard to buy for people who have everything. As well as having the opportunity to give a perfect gift, buying art also means that you can shop locally and support living artists.

This Christmas, PIGSY is involved in 4 Christmas Art Events taking place in galleries in Ireland and Spain.

See details of the events and locations below and depending where you are located, do visit and select art for gifts this Christmas. Alternatively, you can browse the PIGSY art website to buy directly from me if you have an interest in a specific piece.

  • “Art Deli” Ranelagh Christmas Art Event, Ranelagh Arts, Dublin, Ireland

  • Art for Christmas Event, FrameXperts, Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland

  • “Piñazo” Group Exhibition in Centro Cultural La Casa Amarilla, Malaga, Spain

  • “Piñazo” Group Exhibition in Galería Wish y Pop, Seville, Spain

Framed PIGSY Art Works

This Christmas, in the main PIGSY is presenting a small collection of framed paper studies. These original art works are selected with gift giving in mind with a bespoke handcrafted frame that was custom specified by PIGSY. The paintings are small in size and can be hung individually or grouped together in order to make a larger art display.

A blonde lady holding a glass of wine reads a brochure while standing in front of 8 framed paper studies by Irish artist PIGSY. Beneath the lady there is a shadow of her silhouette where you can make out the brochure and wine glass

Framed PIGSY Paper Studies - pictured above is a grouping of the PIGSY Art Works that can be hung individually or collectively, depending on the effect you are looking for

It’s beginning to look a lot like…..

Contact me today to make a connection and discuss art gifts for those that you love this Christmas - I look forward to hearing from you!

For further info, if you are based in the USA and looking for a larger art piece you can contact Effusion Gallery in Key West Florida for assistance and shipping of large scale PIGSY artworks.

Pictured above is an image from the collapse series in the PIGSY art show in Kenmare Butter Market in September 2021.

Framed Paper Studies by PIGSY

Browse the range of PIGSY paper studies on the PIGSY art website, or contact me today by email/whatsapp to see which small framed artworks are available framed now for instant worldwide shipping.

These small framed art works are contemporary, collectible, affordable and accessible for modern art collections and will add a pop of radical design to classic interior style in your home.

Email: info@pigsy.art

What’s app / Phone: + 353 87 662 3246

"Sink" by Monika Crowley at Ranelagh Arts /  by PIGSY

A painting of a sink (in blue and gray hues) features pots and delf with a pair of yellow rubber gloves to the side of the sink. The painting is by Ranelagh Artist Monika Crowley

Monika Crowley’s “Sink”

  • What: “Sink” by Monika Crowley

  • Where: Ranelagh Arts, 6 Main Street, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

  • When: Thursday 17 Nov - Thursday 24 Nov 2022

Opening at 5pm on Thursday 17th of November, Ranelagh Arts presents the work of Resident Artist Monika Crowley. This must see exhibition, showcases a body of work by Monika that explores a theme of the elevation of the mundane rituals of life through the lens of the kitchen sink (and the cycle of domesticity that revolves around it) which through her art work and explorations delves in and exposes the drama and life affirming nature of the day-to-day humdrum revealed through her interrogation of everyday objects,

For further information, see Ranelagh Arts

Opening Night

See below for images of the opening night of the exhibition and make sure to call in before the art exhibition closes on 24th of Nov!

PIGSY Art on Youtube /  by PIGSY

Youtube & PIGSY

PIGSY Art is featured on a variety of different Youtube Channels. In this blog post, some of them are linked here for convenience so you can watch art videos about PIGSY all in one place.

Some of the videos featured were created when art gallerists visited PIGSY’s art studio while another one is the PIGSY short film by filmmaker Mike Andrews which was an official selection in film festivals across the UK and Ireland.

PIGSY on YouTube

The first link is to one of the PIGSY’s “Focus on Art Videos” that was created by PIGSY and his Digital Marketing Manager Enid Bebbington and featured his painting “I’ve Given Enough”. You can click on the link to watch this art video and then continue through all of the other videos about PIGSY art shared on the PIGSY art channel. Now that PIGSY is ensconced in his new studio in Ranelagh, Dublin you can expect to see more videos being added to this account.

Digital Marketing Manager for PIGSY Art, Enid Bebbington, discusses “I’ve Given Enough” an artwork by PIGSY that was created in Malaga, Spain and explores themes of inequality

PIGSY Short Film

Filmmaker Mike Andrews featured PIGSY and his story of his life with dyslexia in his short film. The film went on to be officially selected for film festivals in Ireland and Great Britain, including the prestigous Galway Film Festival / Fleadh. “PIGSY” short film has been shared by Dyslexia associations all over the world and is an inspiring and uplifting movie for all who live with dyslexia or have experience with those who do.

Film Maker Mike Andrew’s short movie about Dublin artist PIGSY and his life as someone with dyslexia

PIGSY and Slow Lane Gallery

Slow Lane Gallery Curator Dino Notaro visited PIGSY in studio with film maker Wills Duffy of Shoeless Foot Productions which led to the video shared below. PIGSY and Curator Dino Notaro have collaborated on different pieces of work over the past few years and it was a privilege to have Dino and Wills visit the PIGSY art studio.

PIGSY welcomes Curator Dino Notaro of Slow Gallery (formerly In-Spire Gallery) with Film Maker Wills Duffy of Shoeless Foot Productions to his Dublin Studio in White Swan, Dublin 8

Winkball Media talks to PIGSY at The Other Art Fair

PIGSY was one of the artists interviewed by Winkball Media at The Other Art Fair in London. You can watch this video here which captures the energy and buzz at this major London art event.

Artists at The London Art Fair as selected for interview by Winkball Media

The videos above are just a selection on Youtube that feature PIGSY and his artwork, once you go down the rabbit hole of this platform you are sure to find a lot more! But I’m happy to share a small selection here on this blog post for you.

Happy Watching!

PIGSY’s Art Studio

Ranelagh Arts

No 6 Main Street

Ranelagh

Dublin 6

PIGSY’s Art Studio is located just steps away from Ranelagh Luas Station in the heart of Ranelagh Village, Dublin - pop in for a chat if you are passing and we can go for a drink in Nick’s Coffee afterwards!

A new art studio for PIGSY in Ranelagh /  by PIGSY

Studios of Ranelagh Arts - a new space for PIGSY to create

After my year’s art residency in Spain and then my return to Ireland, I am now really pleased to have been offered a studio space in Ranelagh Arts. While in Malaga, Spain I was artist in resident in La Casa Amarilla Centro de Arte y Cultura Contemporáne. It was an amazing experience which culminated in my solo exhibition “I Went to Mass”.

La Casa Amarilla had a gallery on the ground floor and then studios above where a selection of multidiscipinary artists worked in various spaces.

Artist Collaboration

Sharing spaces with other artists is a wonderfully collaborative thing to do and the creativie engagement adds to most artist’s work. In particular, I enjoyed the collaboration with the other artists in the studios of La Casa Amarilla because they were all so diverse and from different backgrounds and countries - again it all adds to creative endevours.

After my return to Ireland, I worked from studios in White Swan in Dublin 8. You can read about the White Swan space in a past blog about this amazing space and all that I got up to.

Ranelagh Art Studio

And now my newest art residency is in my hometown of Ranelagh. It is a shared space within the Ranelagh Arts Centre and again I am looking forward to engaging and collaborating with other artists and creatives. Nestled on the main street of Ranelagh, among shops, barbers and restaurants (only steps away from the Ranelagh institution that is Nick’s coffee!) there is a buzz around the area which I find immensely inspiring. Additionally it is only a few shops away from FrameXperts which is great for my framing needs - so my coffee addiction and framing is all covered literally at my front door!!

Pop in and see me if you are passing - or drop me a line by email to arrange a visit.

Supporting Fraser Holden and the Black and White Movement /  by PIGSY

Fraser Holden fundraises for the Motor Neuron Disease Association of Ireland

Back in 2017, I had a solo exhibition “Nostalgia’s Not What it Was” in Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane in Dublin City. It was a sell out success and visited by so many people during the time it was open. One of the people who visited was Australian Fraser Holden who loved my work and was immensely positive about it. From talking to Fraser I could tell how creative he was himself and I knew he would do lots of interesting things while living in Ireland. From following him on Instagram I could see all that he got up to - even writing and illustrating a children’s book.

And now Fraser is working on his latest project which he has started since his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease. He has created the “Black and White Movement” to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and with his wife Orlagh Reynolds is hosting a large scale art exhibition on October 20th in the Richmond Event & Exhibition Centre in Dublin.

Black and White Movement Art Exhibition

I am proud to support Fraser in this endeavour and have donated two pieces for this exhibition in which all of the paintings are black and white. To find out more about the exhibtion, see the Black and White Art Movement Instagram.

The first painting is “Skies of Laughter” and the second PIGSY piece is titled “Searching II”

Fraser Holden on Ireland AM

In an interview on Ireland AM, Fraser’s wife Orlagh explains how ugly the disease of MND is but she goes on to say that there is goodness too and this goodness is where Fraser is now fundraising for the Motor Neurone Association of Ireland and how he reached out to artists and over 40 have submitted pieces for his Black and White Movement Art Exhibition. You can watch the interview with Fraser on Ireland AM here.

Tic Toc by Fraser Holden

As I said Fraser is a creative guy and he is also an artist too and so he has created a piece of art specifically for part of this fundraiser of which you can also buy tickets here for along with lots of other great prizes. Click here to see details of the raffle. The art work by Fraser is called “Commodity” and it is all about what is about our most important commodity which is time.

There are other ways to support and a GoFundMe has also been set up of which you can find details of by clicking here.

MND is an incurable terminal disease so any support you can give is invaluable and will help to fund research while the Go Fund Me could help Fraser and his family as they live with the disease. As I said I am very happy to be able to support Fraser in this project and I hope you can too.

Art Exhibition to raise funds for MND Ireland

And if you are interested in buying a piece of Black and White Art why not come along to the exhibition on the 20th of October in Richmond Event & Exhibtion Centre!

Ice Bucket Challenge for MND

And if you are thinking you have never heard of Motor Neurone Disease you may recall the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” from a few years ago. This challenge was all about bringing awareness to MND or what you may refer to as ALS as the disease is also known as amyotrphic lateral sclerosis, depending on what country you are living in. If you have any further information about MND or ALS, feel free to leave a comment in the box below!

PIGSY @ Ranelagh Arts /  by PIGSY

PIGSY at Ranelagh Arts

Thursday 13th October 2022

Drinks served 5pm - 7pm

As the Cultural Natures group show comes to an end, PIGSY will be in the Ranelagh Arts Center from 12.30pm on Thursday 13th of October with drinks served from 5pm to 7pm.

All are welcome to visit with PIGSY and chat about the art on show and then enjoy a cocktail from 5pm on to close the PIGSY day at Ranelagh Arts.

  • What: PIGSY @ Ranelagh Arts

  • Where: Main Street, Ranelagh (across from the Luas)

  • When: Thursday 13th of October

  • Who: All Welcome!

I look forward to meeting you all on the day and enjoying casual conversation and chats about art !

Photos from the event

Here’s the photos from the event for you to enjoy. There was a great buzz at the event with canapes, spanish cheese & membrillo, montaditos and wine served later in the evening.

"Dyslexia Quando Arte", Digital Exhibition /  by PIGSY

Dyslexia Quando Arte

PIGSY artwork will be presented in Brazil by Domlexia as part of the “Dyslexia Quande Arte” digital exhibition which brings together the work of dyslexic artists from all over the world.

See below for an article in the Brazilian Media which outlines all about the art exhibtion, the artists and the artistic disciplines. It is a very unique exhibition as it brings together artists from all over the world who are dyslexic.

As part of the activities relating to World Dyslexia Day Day (October 10), the 3rd Digital Exhibition Dyslexia Quando Arte opens on the 8th of Oct, at 18:00 in O Sítio in Lagoa da Conceição, in Florianópolis on.the Domlexia platform,

This year, in addition to the works and information about the authors posted on Instagram, there will be face-to-face activities, such as a guided tour of the virtual gallery – a novelty that will provide an immersive experience – and chat with exhibitors and organizers.

A total of 23 artists from Brazil and, for the first time, from abroad (Canada, United States, England, Ireland and Venezuela) will present works of architecture, urban art, visual arts, cinema, dance, design, photography, gastronomy, illustration, literature, fashion, music, poetry and theatre.

Find out more about the artist and follow on instagram by clicking the links here. They are: Anderson Leme (German), Angélica Castro Neuhaus, Bravo Polar, Bruna Fracascio, Elizabeth Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds, Guilherme Villa, Julien Villeneuve, Lese Pierre, Luciene Kumm, Maramgoní, Mari Murial, Marina Miyazaki, Mi Pereira (Agaizer), Monica Mendes, Nathalia Goulart, Paula Gotelip, Pigsy, Roseni Kurányi, Tiago Campos, Tiago Vinícios, Tom McLaughlin, Vania Cáus and Wós Rodrigues

The production is by Nadine Heisler and Antonio Bandeira, with curatorial texts by Oscar D'Ambrosio and translation by Karen Wassmer.

The presentation event will also take place in São Paulo, at Unibes Cultural, in November, and in new locations in 2023.

Virtual Exhibition

The Domlexia Virtual Gallery is available here where you can click on the artworks and videos to see more information.

Dyslexia Awareness Month: October /  by PIGSY

Celebrating Dyslexia all over the world

A snip from South County Libraries Facebook [age promoting the PIGSY dysexia film

Attention is brought to dyslexia during the month of October with awareness weeks and days taking place at different times in Europe and other parts of the world.

Here in Ireland, we mark this week through European Dyslexia Week and World Dyslexia Month but I have listed below the other awareness dates that bring awareness and draw attention to dyslexia.

I’m involved in a few different projects which all bring celebrate dyslexia or bring awareness to Dyslexia Day.

PIGSY and Dyslexia Awareness in Libraries

It’s a great honour for me to have the PIGSY documentary shared by many libraries in Ireland and elsewhere on their social media platforms in order to bring dyslexia awareness and support to the masses. The film is 8 mins long and it is a must watch by anyone who has dyslexia or is connected to someone with dyslexia. It was also interesting to see it being shared in New Zealand by SPELD New Zealand who are New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit provider of assessment, tuition & support for those living with dyslexia.

Neurodiversity Ireland: Infinity Ball 2022

An image of "De Facto Leader" painted by Irish Artist PIGSY

Additionally, this year I am proud to announce that in connection with Neurodiversity Ireland a PIGSY art work has been offered as an auction item at the Infinity Ball 2022 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin. This showcase event will raise funds for the creation of a Sensory Therapy Centre for neurodivergent children in Ireland along with bringing awareness to the 20% of the population who are “neurodivergent” and have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism or ADHD.

See the image of “De Facto Leader” pictured here. It was an artwork that I created in Malaga, Spain while in residency in La Casa Amarilla Studios & Gallery. A bespoke frame (designed by me) was custom fabricated by Framexperts in Ranelagh. It’s a simple thin white slip frame and it adds a sharp juxtaposition to the loose fluidity of the artwork which is typical of my style.

PIGSY Short Film

The PIGSY documentary by Mike Andrews is available on the PIGSY website and youtube. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week this October, I invite you to share it with anyone that is interested in Dyslexia and Neurodiversity. Click below to watch the video…..

“PIGSY” is a short film about Irish artist PIGSY and his life as an artist with dyslexia

Dyslexia Quando Arte

An image promoting Irish Artist PIGSY's involvement in the Dyslexia Quando Arte digitial art exhibition by Domlexia in Brazil

“Dyslexia Quando Arte” is a digital art exhibition by Domlexia that brings together artists from different disciplines and creative endeavours from all over the world. Although all working in different discipines what is common to all of these artists is that they are all dyslexic. I was honoured to be selected to be part of this exhibition and you can read about “Dyslexia Quando Arte” here.

Libraries mark Dyslexia Day

Irish Libraries shared the PIGSY film to mark Dyslexia Day, see below for libraries social media including Limerick Library, Westmeath Library, South Dublin Library & Meath Library.

Culture Night in Ranelagh /  by PIGSY

Culture Night 2022

All across the land of Ireland, cultural institutions throw open their doors for a celebration late in to the night of Friday 23rd of Sept for the 17th “Culture Night”

Culture Night in Ranelagh

This year I am pleased to be part of the “Cultural Natures” group exhibition presented by Ranelagh Arts Festival with the Ranelagh Arts Centre bringing art and culture to the streets of Ranelagh until 10pm tonight

Ranelagh Arts Festival

The Ranelagh Arts Festival is ongoing with a variety of events and performances from musicians and singers including Mundy and Paddy Casey. Click here to see the full Ranelagh Arts Festival Programme which is presented mainly in Mountpleasant Square - I do also see a pop up Gaeltacht in Humphreys Pub on the main street!

There is also lots more including yoga classes, magic shows, ukulele symphony, choir music and even a DJ. Definitely a diverse and mixed programme with something for everyone in the family.

“Super Confidence” by PIGSY, on view in Ranelagh Arts Centre

Culture Night in Kenmare

Click here to see what I got up to last year on the streets of Kenmare!

Dialann 2023 /  by PIGSY

Dialann 2023 - An Irish language diary featuring Irish sayings, quotes and images by Native Irish Speakers

Dialann go hiomlán as Gaeilge ar son cainteoirí agus foghlaimeoirí go léir.
A fully Irish language diary for speakers and learners

It was an honour, as an Irish speaker, to be invited to submit an image of my art work for Dialann 2023 created by Gaeltachtín (Little Gaeltacht)

My selected artwork is “Needed Awake Now” which is created from “meáin mheasctha” (mixed media).

Fionn MacCumhail / Finn MaCool

“Needed Awake Now” is a painting about Fionn MacCool

In Irish legend and according to the most popular account of Fionn MacCumhail’s death, he is not dead at all, rather, he sleeps in a cave, surrounded by the Fianna. One day he will awake and defend Ireland in the hour of her greatest need.
Within this painting is a message of calling those to arms in times of great need. Coming out of the pandemic I find this very relevant and reassured as we saw all of humankind band together in the time of need during the health crisis.

A perfect gift from Ireland

The diary is a really nice hardback edition and makes a perfect gift for all who are interested in the Irish language.

Ranelagh Arts Festival Exhibition presents "Cultural Natures" /  by PIGSY

Ranelagh Arts Festival Group Exhibition 2022

“Cultural Natures” will be presented In 2 locations by the Ranelagh Arts Centre

17th Sept - Oct 2022

Ranelagh Arts Centre & FrameXperts, Main Street, Ranelagh

It was an honour for me to be invited to be part of the selection jury for this exhibition led by Curator Monika Crowley of Ranelagh Arts. With over 40 artists selected to exhibit, I was also proud to be invited to be part of the exhibtion.

As Ranelagh is my hometown, I am so pleased to be part of the 2022 Ranelagh Arts Festival and I look forward to attending the art exhibition and all of the other great events taking place in Ranelagh village.

“Cultural Natures” Group Exhibition

In “Cultural Natures”, the topic chosen for this edition by Ranelagh Arts, more than 40 artists from different disciplines have been selected for their exploration of such diverse subjects that are at the same time related to human existence: climate, culture, connections and community. In this exhibition there are visual representations that range from imagining what would happen in the future if the sea rises even higher, questioning current connections such as domestic abuse, communities that are emerging in Dublin from migration, among other subjects that concern the cultural dimension and human nature.

40 Artists

Exhibitors include Paula O’ Riordan, Lena Willryd, Celina Buckley, Lorraine Cleary, Irene O Neill, Geraldine Murphy, Annette Smyth, Tamara Gangnus, Daniel Lipstein, Emer Brady, Muntsa Molina, Austin Reddy, Pat Byrne, Shreya Shah, Alex Gur, Ann Kavanagh, Derval Tubridy, Anne Cooney, Evie Salmon, Elizabeth Hogan, Ekaterina Pushkareva, Emer Brady, Emma Healy, Gerhardt Gallagher, Hugh McClean, Keara Quinn, PIGSY, Inga Ryan, Ruth Egan, Iulian Bocancea, Kayla Martell, Kiki Bokassa, Lisa McGann, Margot Galvin, Nickie Harrington, Olivia O’Dwyer, NOTPOP, Penny Stuart, Roisin Ni Ghuidhir, Serena Kitt, Sarah Beegan, Viola Chiang, Mary O’Connor, Imelda Healy and Monika Crowley.

As per Ranelagh Arts “Cultural Natures Exhibition will take place as part of the Ranelagh Arts Festival and opens 17th September until 14th October. It will be across two locations, at the Ranelagh Arts Centre, No. 6 Ranelagh, and at Frame Experts, 18A Ranelagh, both just a few steps from the Ranelagh Luas stop. The general public is invited to not only reflect on, but to actively engage with issues that are relevant and necessary to transform culture in turbulent times”

And that's a wrap! /  by PIGSY

“LARBI” ends it’s successful run at Gallery X

Artist PIGSY stands beside curator Dino Notaro with a PIGSY 3D artwork in the background in an art gallery with dark walls, both men are wearing dark clothes and the painting is brightly colored

Artist PIGSY with Curator Dino Notaro - pictured in the background is PIGSY’s art work “In-Sight”

Alll good things must come to an end and Curator Dino Notaro’s Slow Lane Gallery Presentation “LARBI” is now closed after opening on 11th of Aug and running until yesterday.

The closing night finissage was held on Thursday 25th and was visited by lots of art lovers - some were repeat visitors having seen the show at some point over the previous two weeks along with new visitors to the show.

Here’s some pics from the event with some shots of my centra art work “The Extra-Ordinary Crucified for You”

The closing night was a casual affair and had a chilled vibe to it, and again same as the opening, there were many of the artists from the group show in attendance.

A big shout out and thanks goes to Curator Dino Notaro for hosting a great finissage wrap party for this group art show and I look forward to seeing his next art presentation.

All in all, it was great to be involved in this special showing of unique art in the awesome setting of Gallery X.

See here for more pics and further info on this art show.

Finissage of LARBI: Gallery X, Thurs 25 Aug at 6pm /  by PIGSY

LARBI Closing Night

Slow Lane Gallery welcomes you to closing night for “LARBI” in Gallery X

Gallery X

Hume Street (steps away from Stephens Green)

Dublin 2

Thurs, Aug 25 at 6pm to 9pm

So come join the art chatter and enjoy a glass of wine in this Dublin City art gallery while taking in the sights of all of the “LARBI” art, curated by Dino Notaro.

“LARBI” Opening Night

Opening night was busy and enjoyable - check previous blogs to see some photos of all who enjoyed the evening.

“LARBI” Group Show Artists

Featuring art by:

PIGSY
Silvio Severino
Zane Sutra
Sofia Swatek
Sheila and Betty Hamilton
Niamh O'Connor

See you at the event this Thursday!

Presenting PIGSY at the Ranelagh Arts Centre /  by PIGSY

A PIGSY artist black and white artwork displayed on the wall with a small lino print above it as part of the Ranelagh Arts Centre Summer Exhibition

A small framed PIGSY art work that was displayed in Ranelagh Arts Centre as part of the artist takeover day by PIGSY

Ranelagh Arts Summer Exhibition - Artist Takeover

As part of the Ranelagh Arts Summer Exhibition, selected artists were chosen to “takeover” the art gallery. On Friday 19th of Aug, it was PIGSY’s opportunity to takeover the gallery.

As the Ranelagh Arts Centre Gallery is locatated on a busy spot on the main street of Ranelagh, the whole day there was a lot of people calling in to see the art on view. And then at 4pm, PIGSY cracked open the wine and started serving drinks and canapes to all who were visiting to see his work and the art work of the other artists in this curator selected group art exhibition.

Dog Friendly Art Gallery

The diverse crowd had lots to say about the art on show and there was lots of chatter……along with DOGS! Because of course, Ranelagh Arts Centre is dog friendly art gallery, as many spots in Dublin are (do comment below if you know of any other art galleries or cultural spaces in Dublin / Ireland that are dog friendly.

So if you or your four legged friend are interested in seeing the Summer Art Exhibition, make sure to visit before it closes on the 26th of Aug.

Below are a few pics from the day (including furry visitors Raglan and Rocco).

PIGSY at Ranelagh Arts Centre: Friday 19th of Aug /  by PIGSY

Framed art on wall as part of a group exhibition with PIGSY art in the centre

PIGSY at Ranelagh Arts Centre

Friday 19th of Aug, 12pm to 6pm

6 Ranelagh Road, across from Ranelagh Luas Station


I'll be in the Ranelagh Arts Centre showcasing my art piece that was officially selected as part of the Ranelagh Arts Summer Exhibition.

Join me for a glass of wine and chats, 4pm - 6pm this Friday (19th Aug)

Artist PIGSY stands beside his small framed paper study as part of the Ranelagh Arts Centre Summer Exhibition in Ranelagh, Dublin

Meet the Artist: PIGSY at Gallery X /  by PIGSY

PIGSY at Gallery X: Meet the Artist

Thursday 18th Aug, 4pm to 6pm

“Dyslexia and me” - a talk presented by PIGSY, with curator Dino Notaro

Artist PIGSY will be giving a talk in Gallery X, Dublin on Thursday 18th of Aug about his life with dyslexia followed by a Questions and Answers session with Curator Dino Notaro of Slow Lane and In-Spire Art Gallery.

All Welcome!

Meet the Artist: PIGSY will be in Gallery X on Thursday 18th of August from 4pm to 6pm. All Welcome!

"LARBI" in Gallery X is open! /  by PIGSY

Slow Lane Gallery presents “LARBI”

Artist PIGSY stands on a Dublin street (with traditional Georgian houses in the background) he is leaning against a sign that he created from his original artwork that he created to promote the "LARBI" art show in Gallery X. Ths sign is stencilled

PIGSY, pictured with the hand painted signage that he created for “LARBI”, a Slow Lane Gallery Presentation in Gallery X, Dublin

“LARBI” is now open in Gallery X and brings together a fantastically cohesive collection of contemporary art works by a diverse group of artists selected by Curator Dino Notaro of Slow Lane Gallery. The offical launch of these works of art took place on Thursday, 11th of August at 6pm in Gallery X on Hume Street, steps awy from Dublin’s Stephen’s Green.

Dino describes the concept of the “LARBI” art show as:

“Larbi Group Show is a coming home of sorts. A re-emergence after two years of lockdown.

The artists chosen for LARBI are those that ?I have collaborated with during the lockdown, and now the opportunity has come to showcase their works within the space of a gallery setting and celebrate contemporary art in Dublin.

Each artist has their own distinctive style and commands an audience. Breaking down barriers. Creating art that challenges you to think and jump into stories”

Featured artists include PIGSY, Zane Sutra, Veronica Buchanan, Sofia Swatek, Niamh O’Connor, Sheila Hamilton and Silvio Severino.

“LARBI” is open until 26th of August.

Gallery X

Visit Gallery X on Hume Street, Dublin City to see this outstanding showing of contemporary Irish artists.

See a short video here about the creation of the “LARBI” art show here.

Below is a selection of photos from the launch of the show but hopefully you can get in to see the art in the flesh over the next while to see it in person!

An interview with PIGSY

As part of the “LARBI” show I was interviewed by Dominick O’Cruadhliocht of Gallery X. See below for a short exerpt from the Q&A session

Q: When did you know you were an artist PIGSY?

A: I don’t think there was a realization. It was something I have always done. The time I knew that I wanted to be a full-time artist was about 2012 when my mental state changed and creatively being an artist was the only thing that would fulfil my creative appetite. I am an architect and will always be an architect. Architecture had become a business with many external voices and no real ownership of the creative process. I found art a very honest calming process that, I could just run with. Art quietens the chaos within my mind and has an endless flow of energetic creativity. I have never had an Epiphany. It has always been in me. I feel real in the process.

Q: Your work has a tribal and anarchic feel. Do you feel this is an expression of yourself as a person?

A: I never thought of my art as tribal but maybe it is a bit anarchic and neo-punk. I do call my artwork “punk poetry in paint”, which is a bit of a wink to John Keats and Cy Twombly. I just see my work as biographical and geographical. A lot of what I paint is about the location I am in and the things happening at that moment and what they emotionally mean to me. I connect to local stories, characters and everyday happenings.

Q: Tell me about your journey as an artist.

A: Well, it started with drawing with chalk on the ground of the school yard. I would steal chalk from the classroom to do my art in isolation. Sometimes, I would go on the mitch just to draw and be alone. I have Dyslexia and my main motivation from an early age was to prove everyone, that told me I couldn’t do something, wrong. This resonated in an expressive way, and it all started on the ground of those school

yards. When I learned, at an older age, creative techniques, and disciplines in college, I became more confident to let myself go and be freer.

Q: Of all your works is there a piece you love compared to a piece others love or is there a piece that is private? Your Portrait of Dorian Grey.

A: A piece that is private and that I love, is a painting of my mother in the kitchen, sitting in her chair.

Q: Is art to you a vocation or job?

A: A vocation. The urge to create art is an overwhelming feeling within me which I need to explore constantly. When this feeling manifests itself in me, I must allow it out. It’s not a choice.

Q: Without review, interview or critique what do you want to say as an artist?

A: A major purpose of my artistic endeavors is to use my successes as an artist to inspire others who have dyslexia, as I do, to pursue their own dreams despite the challenges they face. It is my calling.

Logo for Gallery X in Dublin city - black background with gallery written in white script with a large red capital X in a graphic style further outlined in red

PIGSY pieces presented @ “LARBI” in Gallery X, Dublin as a Slow Lane Gallery presentation

“Cloigeann an Diabhal” 60cm h x 60cm w mixed media on canvas €1,500

“I Make My Own Importance” 160cm h x 80cm w mixed media on canvas €1,500

“I’m Social, I Swear” 60cm h x 60cm w x 10 cm d mixed media on Pallet €800

“Insight” 75cm h x 75cm w x 75cm d Found Studio Objects on Found Board €1,250

“The extra-ordinary crucified for you” 145cm h x 190cm w mixed media on canvas €18,000

For more about PIGSY as a dyslexic artist, see the PIGSY film here.

"LARBI" Group Show at Gallery X /  by PIGSY

SLow Lane Gallery presents “LARBI”

Hosted by Gallery X, Curator Dino Notaro presents a Group Exhibition which includes PIGSY and more

Luanching on Aug 11th at 6pm, the exhibition runs until August 26th

Featured artists include:

PIGSY

Silvio Severino

Zane Sutra

Sofia Swatek

Sheila & Betty Hamilton

Niamh O’Connor


Exhibition details

Where: Gallery X, Hume Street

When: 11th Aug 6pm

Until 26th of Aug

See Gallery X for more

When Dino Notaro visited PIGSY in his art studio