PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART OUTSIDE THE AIB BANK ON CAPEL STREET
JORDAN IRWIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MASER STYLE ART [PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART ON CAPEL STREET]
Street Art Sleuth: The Artist Behind the "Maser-Style" Box on Capel Street
If you’ve walked past the AIB on Capel Street recently, you’ve likely been stopped in your tracks by the explosion of colour on the traffic control box outside. It’s a stunning piece of hard-edge geometric abstraction—sharp lines and bold blocks of teal, yellow, purple, and red that seem to pop right off the metal surface.
For many Dubliners, this specific style immediately brings one name to mind: Maser.
It’s an easy assumption to make. Maser pioneered this "pop-art" geometric aesthetic in Dublin, and his influence is so profound that many people automatically attribute any colourful, abstract box to him. But while the inspiration is clear, the artist is someone else entirely.
The Real Artist: If you look closely at the black top rim of the box, you’ll see the signature JORDAN IRWIN written in blue marker.
After some digging, it turns out the artist operates professionally as Dan Irwin (@danirwin on Instagram). He is a Dublin-based artist known for bold, expressive murals and detailed stencil work.
This piece is a perfect example of how the Dublin Canvas project allows new artists to contribute to the city's visual language. Irwin has taken the geometric abstraction that Maser popularised and made it his own, brightening up this busy junction with a fresh, vibrant energy.
So, next time you're passing Mary's Abbey, give a nod to the actual artist, Dan Irwin, for the splash of colour. It’s a great reminder that Dublin’s street art scene is constantly evolving with new names to know.
Street Art Sleuth: The Artist Behind the "Maser-Style" Box on Capel Street
If you’ve walked past the AIB on Capel Street recently, you’ve likely been stopped in your tracks by the explosion of colour on the traffic control box outside. It’s a stunning piece of hard-edge geometric abstraction—sharp lines and bold blocks of teal, yellow, purple, and red that seem to pop right off the metal surface.
For many Dubliners, this specific style immediately brings one name to mind: Maser.
It’s an easy assumption to make. Maser pioneered this "pop-art" geometric aesthetic in Dublin, and his influence is so profound that many people automatically attribute any colourful, abstract box to him. But while the inspiration is clear, the artist is someone else entirely.
The Real Artist: If you look closely at the black top rim of the box, you’ll see the signature JORDAN IRWIN written in blue marker.
After some digging, it turns out the artist operates professionally as Dan Irwin (@danirwin on Instagram). He is a Dublin-based artist known for bold, expressive murals and detailed stencil work.
This piece is a perfect example of how the Dublin Canvas project allows new artists to contribute to the city's visual language. Irwin has taken the geometric abstraction that Maser popularised and made it his own, brightening up this busy junction with a fresh, vibrant energy.
So, next time you're passing Mary's Abbey, give a nod to the actual artist, Dan Irwin, for the splash of colour. It’s a great reminder that Dublin’s street art scene is constantly evolving with new names to know.