The council wasn’t hiring a municipal walker, but she took the job anyway
Once a month since September 2022, artist Lian Bell has done a full circuit of the North and South Circular Roads, observing these 14km through the seasons.
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Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #42
This piece is based on the theme of “new Dubliners’ Dublin”, inspired by Parnell Street, writes illustrator Eva Kelly.
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M?y work is inspired by observations from everyday life, people and stories. This piece is based on the theme of “new Dubliners’ Dublin” inspired by Parnell Street. This area is a rich mix of cultures with Asian and Irish cultures represented in the shop sign “100% Irish Halal Meat”.
I am a Dublin-based freelance illustrator. Composition, colour and detail are what I focus on to reflect the unique character of each location. I use pen and ink lines combined with flat digital colour to create a narrative. To work together on commissions or collaborations please contact me via www.evakellyillustration.com.
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