Shota Kotake
'Billy in the Bowl'
Church Street/North King Street, Dublin 1
2017
Dublin City Council
This is a piece to commemorate Billy Davis, aka "Billy in the Bowl" who had lived in Grengegoreman/Stoneybatter area in the 18th Century Dublin, with Art Nouveau style. Each flower represents his character in flower language.
Shota Kotake is a Dublin based Japanese artist who studied BA Sculpture in NCAD. Since his graduation in 2012, Shota has been living in Stoneybatter and Cabra area. His work often features Irish history, pop culture, and current events.