“This cover is an homage to my daily commute along the Luas’ red line.”
This cover is an homage to my daily commute along the Luas’ red line. I moved from the countryside into the city centre during my first year of college and the novelty of such a quick, convenient mode of transport was amazing to me.
I look back and laugh at myself for being so afraid to be caught out without a ticket however, as I lost my Leap card frequently. A small amount of the mountain of Luas tickets I collected can be seen in the background of this drawing.
My name is Órlaith Conlon and I’m an illustrator with a love for nature, people-watching and collage. If you are interested in seeing more of my work you can find me on instagram on @orlaith.co.art, or for commissions you can reach me at orlaith.conlo14@gmail.com.
"This illustration came about because I’ve felt overwhelmed by the constant change in my life."
"In my relatively short time in Dublin, one of the things that has impressed me most is the ability of the Irish to stand up for their rights."
"As a foreigner, I find Dublin Bay — and the relationship Dubliners have with it — really fascinating."
"I have — to quote the U.S. poet Keith S. Wilson — become a repentant defender of pigeons."
