"Stephen’s Green, overlooked by the shopping centre, is an iconic symbol of summer in Dublin to me."
Stephen’s Green, overlooked by the shopping centre, is an iconic symbol of summer in Dublin to me. No childhood trip to the big smoke was complete without it. This nostalgia makes me think it is a huge shame to reconstruct the shopping centre and lose such a unique building for what is essentially a concrete block.
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 orlaithconlonart@gmail.com.
"June is deeply associated with Áine, the Irish goddess of summer, fertility, love, and sovereignty, whose presence is especially felt around the midsummer season."
"The two top squares are Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square. The three bottom ones are St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square. The fish in the river are mullet."
"This painting is called Blackbird in Trees. I made a few of these small mixed-media paintings in 2022."
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