Film Screening | Directed by Ian Thuillier
Internationally acclaimed Irish artist Guggi rose from the anarchic post-punk energy of Dublin’s late-1970s music scene before turning away from performance to pursue a deeply personal and solitary artistic path.
Filmed over several years with unprecedented access, this intimate documentary follows Guggi through the quiet rituals of his creative life, offering a rare glimpse into the discipline, dedication and contemplation behind his work. Through conversations with lifelong friends Bono and Gavin Friday, audiences are brought back to a Dublin shaped by religion, poverty, friendship and artistic ambition, while fellow artists and commentators reflect on Guggi’s enduring influence on contemporary Irish art.
More than a biography, the film explores how creativity can emerge from trauma and how art can provide meaning, purpose and connection. Director Ian Thuillier captures Guggi’s distinctive artistic vision, from his celebrated paintings of everyday objects and vessels to the thoughtful, repetitive processes that underpin his practice.
A moving and insightful portrait of one of Ireland’s most respected visual artists, this film is a meditation on friendship, resilience, creativity and the transformative power of art.
This film will show at the same time and venue on Saturday, 18th & Monday, 20th.
