Art that moves you
Uber Art Rides is a visual celebration of Dublin
Introducing a festival of creativity played out on the streets of Dublin. Five artists, five designs, one thriving creative city.
Are you an Uber driver partner and want to join in?
Working together with Dublin’s National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Uber inspired young visual artists to use Uber taxis as a form of expression, communicating to the public what Dublin means to them.
The result is a stunning collection of original artworks showcased by vehicles available to book via the Uber app. It’s our way of supporting creativity in Dublin and giving a platform to aspiring artists.
From a shortlist of 15 designs, one winner and 4 runners-up were chosen by a panel of judges. You’ll see the five designs in and around the city. Read on to discover what inspired each of the winning entries.
The winner: Holly Hughes
Holly’s work takes inspiration from quilt patterns and folk art. In her winning design, she continued this exploration, picking her favourite aspects of Dublin’s architecture, landmarks and nature. The judges were particularly impressed by Holly’s use of bold colour and ability to create a single balanced composition from multiple elements.
Runner-up: Anna Abola
With a colour palette inspired by the Tricolour and a representation of the River Liffey used as a flowing narrative device, Anna’s intention was to encourage people to explore the city through her artwork, discovering famous landmarks as well as some less well-documented surprises along the way. This is a design that tells a story, enticing the viewer to experience every inch of the city.
Runner-up: Harith Mohd Farid
A tribute to Dublin’s legendary nightlife, Harith’s design is an energetic, dynamic and colourful expression of a city that comes to life after dark. Constructing a composition inspired by glass buildings, brickwork patterns and the lights that illuminate Dublin every night, Harith has beautifully and boldly captured a feeling of excitement and effervescence that both locals and visitors know only too well.
Runner-up: Henrik Myrvold
In his simple, striking design, Henrik was inspired by signage used to map out tram routes in Dublin in the 1900s. The shapes and symbols were used so illiterate members of the public would still be able to navigate the city - showing a pioneering commitment to accessibility in the city. Henrik’s design updates the symbols slightly to create a modern take on a fascinating piece of Dublin’s history.
Runner-up: Lorna Quinn
When the tourist hotspots close their doors to the public, Dublin’s foxes own the night. As a Dubliner herself, Lorna feels the urban fox is a symbol of a hidden side of Dublin that can’t be packaged or sold on picture postcards. It’s a representation of Dublin’s effortless balance of urban development and natural heritage. A mysterious, treasured and respected part of the city’s fabric.