Greystones Artist Wins Signal’s Top Prize

Known largely for her many incredible murals as Theatre Lane’s artist in residence, Irina Kuksova has just been given the top prize at Signal Open 2016.

And the winning painting – of Irina’s boyfriend, Elliot – is a perfect example of finding beauty even in the most unlikely of places.

Who would have thought a sleeping ginger could look so good?

Entitled Safe Home, the above painting was selected over 58 at the Signal Arts Centre’s annual exhibition, proving a sleeper hit with the judges, who awarded Irina’s very personal painting Best In Show. A title that came with the rather fine cash-in-hand prize of €1,000.

Noice.

You can catch the original at the Signal Arts Centre until August 14th, whilst you can find plenty of Irina’s equally wonderful work by just walking through Theatre Lane.