PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART BY AIDAN BUTLER
A SPORTING CHANCE BY AIDAN BUTLER [PAINT-A-BOX AT MARINO CASINO]
This vibrant artwork by Dublin artist Aidan Butler adorns a Traffic Box near Marino Casino, drawing inspiration from the rich sporting and gaming heritage of the surrounding area. Butler cleverly incorporates motifs associated with Gaelic games (GAA) from nearby St. Vincent's and Parnell Park, the historic Marino Casino, and Clontarf Golf Club. His design features a dynamic scrolling pattern with repeated colours and shapes, perfectly complementing the unique structure of the Traffic Box. A silhouette of the Dublin city skyline and the elegant Casino itself are also woven into the composition.
It's important to note: While the artwork references gaming motifs, the Marino Casino was never used as a gambling establishment.
About the Artist:
Aidan Butler is a self-taught professional artist who has lived and worked in Dublin 9 for many years. His impressive portfolio includes state commissions, and his work is held in numerous corporate and private collections. Butler is also a skilled designer, creating posters, book covers, and logos.
The Marino Casino:
Often mistaken for a folly, the Casino at Marino is a delightful 18th-century summer house nestled within the grounds of Marino House in Dublin, Ireland. Designed by renowned Scottish architect William Chambers for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont, this exquisite building is a prime example of Neo-Classical architecture. Construction began in the late 1750s and was completed around 1775. Interestingly, despite his pride in the design, Chambers was never able to visit the finished Casino due to his commitments in England.
The name "Casino" derives from the Italian word "Casa," meaning "house," and its diminutive form signifies "little house." It's crucial to understand that this term predates the modern association with gambling. Lord Charlemont, captivated by Italian culture after his nine-year Grand Tour, chose the name for this charming addition to his estate, which he had named after the town of Marino in Lazio, Italy.
This vibrant artwork by Dublin artist Aidan Butler adorns a Traffic Box near Marino Casino, drawing inspiration from the rich sporting and gaming heritage of the surrounding area. Butler cleverly incorporates motifs associated with Gaelic games (GAA) from nearby St. Vincent's and Parnell Park, the historic Marino Casino, and Clontarf Golf Club. His design features a dynamic scrolling pattern with repeated colours and shapes, perfectly complementing the unique structure of the Traffic Box. A silhouette of the Dublin city skyline and the elegant Casino itself are also woven into the composition.
It's important to note: While the artwork references gaming motifs, the Marino Casino was never used as a gambling establishment.
About the Artist:
Aidan Butler is a self-taught professional artist who has lived and worked in Dublin 9 for many years. His impressive portfolio includes state commissions, and his work is held in numerous corporate and private collections. Butler is also a skilled designer, creating posters, book covers, and logos.
The Marino Casino:
Often mistaken for a folly, the Casino at Marino is a delightful 18th-century summer house nestled within the grounds of Marino House in Dublin, Ireland. Designed by renowned Scottish architect William Chambers for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont, this exquisite building is a prime example of Neo-Classical architecture. Construction began in the late 1750s and was completed around 1775. Interestingly, despite his pride in the design, Chambers was never able to visit the finished Casino due to his commitments in England.
The name "Casino" derives from the Italian word "Casa," meaning "house," and its diminutive form signifies "little house." It's crucial to understand that this term predates the modern association with gambling. Lord Charlemont, captivated by Italian culture after his nine-year Grand Tour, chose the name for this charming addition to his estate, which he had named after the town of Marino in Lazio, Italy.
PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART BY AIDAN BUTLER