Vacancy Watch: a big site near Fatima Luas stop
Even as the government casts around for new land to zone for homes, it is unclear when this plot will be built out.
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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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