Killiney Bay

Spray paint on Irish Rail tickets, hand finished with acrylic ink.

This is one of Johnman's renowned train ticket artworks depicting a young couple looking out over the stunning Killiney Bay, towards Dalkey Island in South County Dublin.

While larger than most of Johnman's train ticket artworks, it is actually a smaller iteration of an artwork featured in his well known, large mural on Mulgrave Street in Dún Laoghaire.

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.

Titled and signed en-verso along with the edition number and media used.

This is a limited edition of just 2 pieces, with only No. 2 of 2 now available for purchase.

Framed and ready to hang.