A vibrant and contemporary, Irish, urban artwork; created with spray paint on two canvas panels painted to resemble railway tickets. by

This painting entitled “We Followed Our Hearts” depicts a young couple walking hand-in-hand along a disused railway line, with the tracks acting as a metaphor for life’s journey.

“The humble train ticket – classic pieces of iconic design soon to be confined to the history books in the digital age. Being non-recyclable (due to the metallic data strips within) I was keen to do something with the collection I’d acquired and was inspired by the rise of early New York Graffiti painted on the side of subway carriages. Hence, I’ve used Banksy-esque to adorn them with my designs but with a romantic as opposed to political message.

One of the things I love about painting on railway tickets is the dual aspect it gives the work. One can admire my artwork and its symbolism but with the use of opaque paints, the details printed on each ticket can still be seen. This leaves you wondering about the untold story of the immortalised journey printed upon each one.”