District Magazine Article about PIGSY / by PIGSY

District Magazine features PIGSY

Edition no. April 2019, Published: 4th April 2019

Irish Artist Spotlight: PIGSY

Dublin Magazine District writes about artist PIGSY about his art as separate from his work as architect Ciaran McCoy of ODKM Architects in Dublin City Centre

Ciaran McCoy is Pigsy. As Ciarán, he works as a partner in renowned architectural practise ODKM in Dublin City Centre, As Pigsy, he releases himself from the disciplined nature of architecture to create free flowing expressionist art. Pigsy paints in an attempt to assuage internal conflicts, his canvas being the battleground and the media. He uses the tools of resolution and understanding.

His media icludes acrylics, spray paint, chalk and anything else that feels right in the moment. Most figures that he creates in his works are of himself and this self portraiture sets him up as both the protagonist on canvas but also the antagonist as the creator and puppet master of the piece.

District Guide shines a light on Dublin artist PIGSY and his expressionist works featuring himself as the protagonist of the canvas

I can still remember reading this article over brunch in The Pot Bellied Pig in Rathmines. This fantastic restaurant is now closed down but I have great memories of it serving amazing rasher sandwiches and being a dog friendly spot in Dublin 6. It is missed by many.