Internationally renowned Italian artist Erica il Cane was brought to Drogheda for the Drogheda Arts Festival to create a large mural that now envelops the outer-walls of the Droichead Arts Centre. The mural was painted over the course of the 4-day festival for all to see. This was accompanied by an exhibition of the artist’s work in the gallery of the Arts Centre which also included a sculpture made on site. Erica’s work sees depictions of animals in unique, human situations rendered in Victorian-like illustrations. His narratives always try to communicate with the society which inhabits his painted spaces, searching for the uniqueness of each place. This was the first time Erica Il Cane worked on Irish ground!
Erica il Cane has gained international recognition for his anthropomorphic large scale murals. Born and studied in Bologna, Italy, Erica’s work sees depictions of animals in unique, human situations rendered in Victorian-like style illustrations. Often described as imagery from a dark fairy tale Erica’s impressive and detailed illustrations depict many social issues, focusing on themes of alienation and social injustice peppered with satirical wit. His narratives always try to communicate with the society which inhabits his painted spaces, searching for the uniqueness of each place. Erica has worked and exhibited all around the globe.
Drogheda Arts Festival at Droichead Arts Centre, 2013, Drogheda.
