"Green Single Rose" by PIGSY /  by PIGSY

“Green Single Rose” by PIGSY

There I could never be, a god

I cry mother

Never sick or good

I bloomed from laneway games

From the start

Slow as the fastest

I never did trust the quick

I had a quick mind

And strong back, I was fighting.

Impusiveness was always against me

No forelock problem, I grow a fast one

Which seems to me smart

For life

I live with the pain

And now chomping at the bit,

As if I were Cy of Jean-Michel

No hate just love for me

All are tragic

When a mother disintegrates

A soul lived as it breathes all in and out

And nothing can hurt hurt hurt

Or break true love love love

I knew her and hope gave her joy

Never the brightest light

Now in eternal night

But mam gracefully understood

"My Parietal Marks" /  by PIGSY

PIGSY - My Parietal Marks

In, 'My Parietal Marks' there's a captivating blend of ancient cave markings and contemporary stencil street art, all infused with my signature neo-expressionist style (the PIGSY signature skull appears a few times). The piece delves deep into the timeless human condition—its past, present, and future—while embracing the rough, loose, and honest approach characteristic of my work.

Through this fusion of artistic elements, I aim to explore the enduring qualities of human character amidst the flux of a changing world. The term 'Parietal' not only alludes to the sensory lobe but also symbolises the brain's interpretation of sensations. By intertwining cave markings with modern street art techniques and PIGSY's distinctive neo-expressionist style, 'My Parietal Marks' becomes a profound reflection on humanity's resilience and adaptability across the ages.

Title of work: “My Parietal Marks”

Dimensions: 115 cm H x 146 cm W on Stretched Canvas

Medium: Mixed Media (acrylic, oil, Spray paint, oil sticks, acrylic sticks, Crayon, pencil and Ink) on Stretched Canvas

This artwork is now in a private art collection in Spain.

"Potential" By PIGSY /  by PIGSY

“Potential” by PIGSY

At night jump

In secret play

Affectionate games

Push blue dreams

Eyes of hope

Life of shame

But different rhythms beat

In our lively hearts

No more laneway words

No more tarmac games

That mysterious race

That neither of us won

So much potential

Gone to waste

2023, PIGSY's Year in Review /  by PIGSY

Happy New Year - here’s to 2024!

At this time of year as the New Year begins I always reflect on the year past and take stock of all that I have achieved. Although the new year is a time to look forward and plan for the future it is also a time to be grateful for time lived. 2023 was a bumper year and although as the years pass I have experiencied the loss of very special people in my life I am also grateful for all of the new people who come in to my life and who bring new opportunities for both friendship and business. Life can be tough but everything happens as it should and I am always positive that challenges can create opportunities and that difficulties that push you out of your comfort zone can ultimately help with personal growth.

2023 was a year of great growth for me personally and also for the PIGSY art business. As in past new year’s blogs, I am really happy to list out all of the PIGSY achievements in the previous year. So in no particular order here are some of the highlights and achievements of my art life over 2023:

  1. PIGSY’s solo “Lost in Thought” Exhibition opens in Ranelagh Arts

  2. Void Magazine features an article about my large scale “Seven Spanish Angels” art work

  3. Redfin Real Estate invited me to collaborate with them on an article about bringing texture in to your home

  4. Shoeless Foot Production features PIGSY’s “Lost in Thought” Exhibition in video

  5. My “I Like Toast” artwork is selected as part of the annual Ranelagh Arts Festival Show

  6. N Magazine features me and my art in a large centre piece spread

  7. My art is selected for House of Hibernia’s “Unframed” Music & Art Event

  8. PIGSY art features in “An Capall Dorcha” literary publication

  9. PIGSY art is shipped to art collectors all over the world and Ireland including to The Hague in The Netherlands, Dubai and the USA.

  10. Dyslexia Ireland interview with me is featured on the Dyslexia Ireland Website

  11. PIGSY Art is featured among the international works in “Dyslexia quando arte”

  12. PIGSY art is selected for the Spanish showing of “Pina-Ta” in La Casa Amarilla, Malaga

  13. PIGSY art is part of the Ranelagh Arts Winter Show

  14. New Word Order Literary Magazine features a PIGSY art work

Human Connections and Opportunities

There have been other achievements and successes over the year and that’s what makes working as an artist so interesting - there’s always something on the horizon that will help my artistic output and further my career. More importanly, however, is the opportunity to meet and work with the most engaging people through my art that I am most grateful for - because in reality living is all about human and personal connections. Which leads me to give a big thank you to all of you who I have met up with and connected with throughout the past year. Thank you for visiting my exhibitions, chatting to me about my art, viewing PIGSY art videos online, connecting with me through social media, collaborating with me on projects, interviewing me for magazine articles, selecting my art for exhibition, sharing studio space with me, adding PIGSY art to your collections and so much more. I thank you all.

As always I have great plans for the future so watch out for what else I get up to in the coming year!

New Word Order Literary Magazine /  by PIGSY

New Word Order - featuring selected art, prose and poetry

Issue VII

It was an honour to have a PIGSY artwork selected for publication in New Word Order’s latest issue, VII, published in December 2023.

New Word Order is a biannual journal of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and interviews run by Creative Writing students of University College Dublin

The editorial team of New Word Order strives to represent unheard voices in all forms from both within their community and abroad and to give them a wider platform for dissemination. They extend an invitation iopen equally to developing and established writers and artists for submissions which are then considered.

The team behind New Word Order changes with every issue. What remains constant is a commitment to talent, creativity, and authenticity

Editorial

The editorial team for this edition of the literary magazine consistsof the following

Chloe Gahan – Editor in Chief

Aoife Conneally – Art and Design

Chris Coleman – Social Media

Roise Bevin Joyce – Social Media

Holly Mulligan – Fiction Editor

Altynay Toktarova – Digital Editor

Niamh Richardson – Managing Director

Aoibhe Dunne – Art and Design

Marcus Hartigan – Fiction Editor

Dylan Nash – Poetry Editor

Teddy Pierce – Creative Non-fiction Editor

Colm O’Shea – Fiction Editor

Rachael Shotunde – Creative Non-fiction Editor

Jude-Emmanuel Nwosu – Fiction Editor

Hannah Fox – Fiction Editor

Raghed Sunni – Fiction Editor

Emily Reid – Poetry Editor

Writings by the following writers were included in the magazine Stephanie Powell, Emily Linehan, Audrey Moyer, Ciara Broderick, Luke Breen, Oscar Blair, Natasha Hyun, Selene Hoffstetter, Tiago Moni, Tim Callanan, Morgan Lyons, Samantha Hodge, Kaitlyn Gallo-Cover, Asia Fontanarosa, Elle Tan Villa, Louisa Klatt, Colm O’Shea, Molly Kehoe, Ashling O’Connor, Charline Chatelain,Cathal Brogan, Sarah Roberts, Katherina Laukner & Siobhan McLaughlin.

It is a privilige to have my art featured among writings by all of these above who were selected.

Ranelagh Arts Winter Show /  by PIGSY

Ranelagh Arts Winter Show

Am proud to have been selected to showcase my art work in the Ranelagh Arts Winter Exhibition. Guest curated by Shaista Sosrowardoyo and Dino Notaro (Slow Lane Gallery), the show brings together the art of twenty diverse artists including the following.

Selected artists:

  • Nicky Harrington

  • Margot Galvin

  • Jan O’Sullivan

  • Mary Butler

  • Ishmael Claxton

  • Mollie Murphy

  • Cashel O’Toole

  • Gerhardt Gallagher

  • Iulian Bocancea

  • Olivia Cassidy

  • Kevin Sharkey

  • Stephen Turner

  • Orla Lynch

  • Lisa McGann

  • Austin Reddy

  • Conor Gallagher

  • Daithi Smith

  • Steve Turner

    And me PIGSY!

Ranelagh Arts Winter Exhibition - opening Friday 8th of Dec 2023

  • What: Ranelagh Arts Winter Exhibition Group Show

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

  • When: 8th Dec - 22nd Dec 2023

All are welcome to attend the opening night at 5.30pm. See you there!

Opening Night

See below for some pics from the Opening Night of the Exhibition. With a mix of photographic artworks and other media there is something for every visitor to the gallery. And with Christmas approaching this could be the place to source a unique gift for someone special in your life!

For further information about any of the works on display, please contact Ranelagh Arts directly through their website.

"PIÑA-TA" - Hacemos PIÑA?! /  by PIGSY

Shall we PIÑA?!

The La Casa Amrilla Christmas Expo is back, and this they are year celebrating 15 years of La Casa Amarilla.

It’s “PIÑA-TA” - the last and biggest exhibition of the year, and the last one at LCA headquarters on Calle Santos in Malaga.

Join us on the 30th of November at 20pm and celebrate #PIÑA with us. Lots of artists, lots of art and lots of fun.

Regresa la Expo de la Navidad, y este año Celebrando los 15 años de La Casa Amarilla
(Porque 15 años son Nata)

“PIÑA-TA” la última expo del año y la última en nuestra Sede de C/Santos.

Apunta el día 30 de noviembre a las 20h y celebra #PIÑA con nosotros.
Muchos artistas y mucho arte y muchas ganas de celebrar.

The details……

What: "PIÑA-TA" Christmas Exhibition

Where: La Casa Amarilla, Calle Santos, Malaga, Spain

When: 30 Nov 2023 - 5 January 2024

Artwork on show by PIGSY and other Spanish and International artists.

Visit to see the work on display for the final time in the Calle Santos location with 2024being an exciting time for La Casa Amarilla as the gallery moves to a new space in Malaga!

Cycling the City - Cuture Night in Dublin /  by PIGSY

Cycling the City: Dublin Culture Night 2023

Dublin Culture Night 2023 was an unforgettable experience, especially with its overlap with Carfree Dublin Day during European Mobility Week. It was the perfect opportunity to cycle around the city and attend various events. Here's a recap of our night cycling through Dublin’s vibrant culture!

Dinner at Capel Street - Dublin’s Newest Car-Free Street

We kicked off our evening by heading to Dublin's newest car-free street, Capel Street. Our first stop was All Bar Chicken, a casual restaurant known for its great atmosphere, delicious wings, and friendly service. With fantastic tunes in the background, we indulged in a plate of wings, a beer for me, and a glass of wine for Enid.

Car-Free Dining Experience

The dining experience on Capel Street is enhanced by the fact that it’s now a car-free zone, giving it a unique and relaxed ambiance, perfect for soaking in the city’s energy.

Collins Barracks Museum

After dinner, we hopped back on our bikes and cycled to Collins Barracks Museum, a short ride along the Luas tram tracks. We contemplated taking the tram with our bikes folded, but cycling through the city just felt more fitting for the night.

At the museum, we attended a fascinating talk titled "The Way We Wore", which explored Irish fashion from the 18th and 19th centuries. It was enlightening to learn the social history behind the beautiful garments on display.

Highlights of Collins Barracks

Collins Barracks is a treasure trove of decorative arts, including a permanent exhibit on Irish modernist designer Eileen Grey. Although we didn’t have time to explore the full museum, it’s definitely worth a return visit. Plan to spend a few hours here if you want to take in everything, from Irish coins to the Asian art collections. Plus, like most Irish museums, Collins Barracks has a wonderful café where you can enjoy lunch during your visit.

Bike Disco in the Phoenix Park

Our next stop was the lively Bike Disco in Phoenix Park. This fun-filled event, supported by Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council, featured a leisurely cycle through closed-off roads, with bikes decked out in flashing lights and music setting the tone. Families joined in the event, and the atmosphere was both festive and serene as we cycled through the park at dusk.

The beauty of Phoenix Park shone through in the twilight, and we were even lucky enough to hear the soft sounds of nature—birds chirping and the wild fallow deer rustling in the distance.

Thanks to OPW and Dublin Cycling Campaign

A special thank you goes to the OPW for opening up Phoenix Park for this event and to the Dublin Cycling Campaign for organizing such a fantastic night. It was a great example of how active travel can make a night out in Dublin even more enjoyable.

Ending the Night: Home by Bus

After cycling from the Southside to the Northside of the city, we decided to wrap up our evening. Instead of cycling all the way back, we opted for public transport. We headed to Heuston Station where we originally planned to take the Luas but found a convenient 145 bus waiting, which would drop us off close to our destination on Leeson Street.

Thanks to our foldable Brompton bikes, we could easily hop on the bus and enjoy a comfortable ride home. This flexibility is one of the many reasons why cycling and using public transport in Dublin beats driving a car, especially with the added hassle of parking.

Dublin - A City for Cyclists

The combination of cycling and public transport made our Culture Night in Dublin seamless and stress-free. Dublin is such an accessible city, and events like these remind us of how enjoyable cycling in Dublin can be. With the city's evolving infrastructure, car-free streets, and public transport options, it's clear that Dublin is becoming a more bike-friendly city.