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PIGSY Art

Ireland

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 47 W x 47 H x 1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

“Games we play” came about after attending a street party and playing with the child of a friend. The central character is the ghost of games past. The artist enquires “ what is wrong with having fun” but also has to deal with the demons from youth that childish activities recall.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Painting:

Acrylic on Canvas

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

47 W x 47 H x 1 D in

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Born in Dublin, Ireland Living and working in Mexico Ciarán McCoy - known by his artistic alter ego "PIGSY" - creates work that contrasts the disciplined structure of his architectural training with raw, intuitive creativity. As an architect and member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, he uses his art as a diverging deconstruction process, delving deep into the human psyche. The artist name "PIGSY" is inspired by a character from the '80s TV show “Journey to the West” (Monkey Magic), a favorite from his childhood. He is an artist that has overcome the stigma of dyslexia in academic learning and was raised in a traditional Catholic family, including schooling in the Irish language (Gaeilge), PIGSY challenges the biases that shape our psychological mindset by exploring the process of discarding the unnecessary. Fascinated by the complexities of the mind, PIGSY confronts the inner "beasts" that gnaw at his consciousness through gestural painting. Each stroke uncovers layers of emotion and thought, as he seeks to heal the inner scars left by life's experiences. PIGSY's artistic practice directly opposes the calculated rigor of architecture, embracing unrestrained spontaneity and imperfection. He works with a variety of mediums, often incorporating discarded materials to challenge conventional paradigms and push the boundaries of traditional art. His work seeks to connect with viewers by exploring deeper aspects of self and society, encouraging reflection and personal insight.

Artist Recognition
Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Los Angeles, London, Los Angeles

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