Dublin City Council, again, bans poster to spare US president's feelings
Even a version which made no direct reference to Trump and removed his image, and simply read: “No welcome for warmongers” was turned down.
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Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #78
This month’s cover illustration was inspired by the crazy footpath parking that’s common all over the city.
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This piece was inspired by the crazy footpath parking that’s common all over the city. The cars are parked in all different directions and the pedestrian is trying to weave their way through – a typical sight on a Dublin morning!
I love to work in collage and have used photos of natural elements alongside digital drawing to evoke Dublin’s green spaces alongside the urban.
I am a writer, artist and filmmaker based in Dublin. You can find my work at @helloimadethese on Instagram. Send me a DM if you’d like to work with me.
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