About Solus

Solus is an Irish contemporary artist whose work explores strength, vulnerability, and the space between them — rendered through bold figurative forms that resonate long after you've left the room.

Working across murals, canvas, and sculpture, his practice spans both public and private spaces. His work has been exhibited internationally across the United States, Canada, Paris, and Europe, establishing a recognisable visual language that transcends medium and geography.

A Voice in Public Space

Solus's large-scale public artworks have earned national and international attention. His Boxing Ballerina series sparked widespread media coverage and public conversation around the role of art in shared spaces — a testament to his belief that art belongs to everyone.

He has painted extensively in New York, including work with the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn and The LISA Project NYC in Manhattan, and has created work at Art Basel Miami, one of the world's leading contemporary art events.

Recognition & Career

In 2017, Solus was appointed National Trailblazer (Ambassador) for Culture Ireland, representing Irish creativity on the world stage. He has presented solo exhibitions in Chicago, Montreal, and Yerevan, Armenia, alongside shows in New York, Paris, and across Europe.

In 2018, he was nominated as one of five Irish artists for IrishCentral's Creativity and Arts Awards, recognising his contribution to Irish culture in New York.

His international reach has extended to cultural diplomacy — representing Ireland in Egypt as part of the Reviving Humanity project, where he created a large-scale sculpture.

Collaborations & Cultural Reach

Solus has collaborated with pioneering graffiti artist John 'Crash' Matos on a mural of Joey Ramone, created for the 40th anniversary of CBGB in New York — positioned directly opposite the original club site.

His work has extended into music and wider culture, including artwork created for The Pretenders, which appeared as album artwork and as a stage backdrop at Glastonbury.

Collectors of his work include Bono, Christina Aguilera, and Ronda Rousey.

Community & Practice

Alongside his studio and public work, Solus is actively engaged in community-based projects — working with local groups to create collaborative murals and exhibitions that bring art into everyday life.

His work is defined by strong silhouettes and expressive forms, balancing opposing ideas of power and fragility. Whether on a wall, a canvas, or in sculptural form, his figures carry a consistent and unmistakable identity — one that invites you to look closer, and feel more.