ABOUT THE ART AND THE ARTIST
PAWEL JASINSKI AND HIS PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART ON BOLTON STREET [PHOTOGRAPHED 4 JANUARY 2026]
Pawel Jasinski and the Bolton Street 'Paint-A-Box'
Pawel Jasinski’s contribution to Dublin’s streetscape extends beyond gallery walls to the very infrastructure of the city. His artwork on Bolton Street is part of the Dublin Canvas initiative (often referred to locally as "Paint-A-Box"), a project that tasks artists with transforming mundane traffic control boxes into vibrant public artworks.
Jasinski’s style is instantly recognisable. He is best known for his "Woman" series—whimsical, larger-than-life female figures that symbolise fertility, maternity, and strength. These figures are often rendered in a vibrant palette of reds, yellows, and blues, challenging the "grey" monotony of the urban environment.
By bringing his art to Bolton Street, Jasinski helps democratise art in Dublin 1. The location is significant; Bolton Street is a busy thoroughfare near the Technical University (TU Dublin), meaning his work is seen by thousands of students and commuters daily. His participation in the project highlights his dual identity as an artist who honours his Polish roots (evident in the folk-art influence of his lines and colours) while deeply embedding himself in the visual culture of his adopted home, Dublin.
This street art serves as a "flash of colour" in the city centre, inviting pedestrians to pause and engage with art in an unexpected setting. It perfectly aligns with The Icon Factory’s mission, where he is a resident artist, to make art accessible to everyone, not just gallery-goers.
Pawel Jasinski and the Bolton Street 'Paint-A-Box'
Pawel Jasinski’s contribution to Dublin’s streetscape extends beyond gallery walls to the very infrastructure of the city. His artwork on Bolton Street is part of the Dublin Canvas initiative (often referred to locally as "Paint-A-Box"), a project that tasks artists with transforming mundane traffic control boxes into vibrant public artworks.
Jasinski’s style is instantly recognisable. He is best known for his "Woman" series—whimsical, larger-than-life female figures that symbolise fertility, maternity, and strength. These figures are often rendered in a vibrant palette of reds, yellows, and blues, challenging the "grey" monotony of the urban environment.
By bringing his art to Bolton Street, Jasinski helps democratise art in Dublin 1. The location is significant; Bolton Street is a busy thoroughfare near the Technical University (TU Dublin), meaning his work is seen by thousands of students and commuters daily. His participation in the project highlights his dual identity as an artist who honours his Polish roots (evident in the folk-art influence of his lines and colours) while deeply embedding himself in the visual culture of his adopted home, Dublin.
This street art serves as a "flash of colour" in the city centre, inviting pedestrians to pause and engage with art in an unexpected setting. It perfectly aligns with The Icon Factory’s mission, where he is a resident artist, to make art accessible to everyone, not just gallery-goers.