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 #46
“For this cover, I wanted to capture the feeling of stumbling upon someone enjoying a moment of calm in the city.”
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For this cover, I wanted to capture the feeling of stumbling upon someone enjoying a moment of calm in the city.
This pocket of green space is in Grand Canal Dock, in stark contrast with its surrounding backdrop of tall apartment blocks and hotels. Accessible public parks like this can sometimes feel like hidden oases, totally at odds with recent developments in Dublin, and I love seeing them being enjoyed and conserved.
I’m an illustrator and designer from Dublin interested in making bold, impactful images. You can view my portfolio or contact me at johnhoward.studio and on Instagram @johnhowardireland.
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