Black Hole Studio

13/08/2026

Great to see Westmeath Examiner promoting the Count Tornado promotional tour for his single release Stolen minds.
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09/08/2026

Black Hole Studio promotions are producing a gig for the Count Tornado Band and the promotional tour for their new single release Stolen minds. Playing Columbia Bar, 29th August, 2026 - Follow the link to grab your reduced price tickets now!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/count-tornado-live-gig-tickets-1997389852818?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/06/2026

Discover museum-grade printing at Black Hole Studio — where paper choice, archival processes, and precise color management meet the vision behind David J.’s exhibited work. Curators and collectors in Frenchpark, County Roscommon, and across Ireland can expect prints built for longevity and gallery presentation, with materials and techniques that reinforce each piece’s concept and presence. See how past exhibitions demonstrate our craftsmanship and attention to detail. Visit https://wix.to/ssw3MgM to learn more and request a consultation. Which work would you like reproduced to museum standards? 🎨🏛️

05/06/2026

Black Hole Studio is proud to showcase the photographic work of GRETB Castlerea learners — created amid deadlines and final projects, yet ready for the Open Day. Their commitment and creative growth shine through in every print. Take a peek at this glimpse of their year-long practice and imagine what a commissioned collaboration could look like when craft meets concept.

See the students’ work and learn more about our projects and commissions: https://wix.to/7a7r4x2

What story would you want translated into a visual series? Share your ideas below — we’d love to hear from cultural partners and commissioners in Frenchpark, County Roscommon, and beyond. 🎞️✨

03/06/2026

At the recent Empowering Women conference in Mullingar, two remarkable Irish athletes — Gráinne Walsh and Anna McGann — took centre stage. Their journeys from local sport to international competition show the power of perseverance, versatility and quiet determination. Black Hole Studio celebrates stories like these — where sport, culture and community meet — and is proud to help amplify voices that inspire the next generation of participants and commissioners. Read more about their impact and why these narratives matter to cultural projects and visual commissions: https://wix.to/4K0yJhB

What kinds of athlete-led stories would you like to see captured next? Share ideas below — cultural institutions and commissioners, we’re listening.

Among the many inspiring speakers and guests at the recent Empowering Women Conference in Mullingar, I had the pleasure of meeting two outstanding Irish sportswomen: Gráinne Walsh and Anna McGann.Gráinne Walsh has represented Ireland at the highest level in boxing, including the Olympic Games, and...

27/05/2026

What you see on an early morning walk through Belfast. These were up to take in the sights from the River Lagan

21/05/2026

Edge26 - Ireland’s national gathering for the creative industries - is up and running. Great turn out!

13/05/2026

A busy weekend capturing the excitment and intensity of the Yu-Gi-Oh Irsh National Championships 2026 in Astra Hall, UCD Campus. Read the blog to find out more about this worldwide card game phenomenon that has almost 200 participants converging on the UCD campus to vie to become national champion.
https://www.blackholestudio.ie/post/yu-gi-oh-national-championship-2026

20/03/2026

On St. Patrick’s Day Black Hole Studio shares a quiet moment of remembrance: a memorial plaque unveiled in 2024 at 23 Leinster Street for William Rooney — writer, nationalist and tireless advocate for Irish culture. The post links a personal family connection to a broader cultural story, underlining how creative practice can preserve memory and identity.

For art commissioners and cultural organisations looking for thoughtful visual storytelling: this piece reflects Black Hole Studio’s blend of technical craft and artistic vision — perfect for commissions, exhibitions, and projects that need emotional, concept-driven imagery.

Read the full reflection and see the photos: https://wix.to/7J1JvY0

On this St. Patrick’s Day, as we celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage, culture, and identity, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on the voices that helped shape it.William Rooney—writer, nationalist, and passionate advocate for Irish culture—held ideals around language, identity, and independen...

20/03/2026

A quiet stitch that speaks volumes. This new post traces The Tweed Project’s journey — from a bold NYC showcase to the slow, uncompromising craft of the west of Ireland. It’s a story about provenance, patience and making things properly: “F**king Made In Ireland” wasn’t a stunt — it was a principled stand.

Black Hole Studio celebrates this kind of art-led practice because it’s exactly the work we seek to collaborate on: multimedia commissions that honour process, material and sense of place. If you’re an art commissioner, cultural institution or client looking for visual storytelling with technical craft and a conceptual heart, this piece explains why those commissions matter.

Read the full story and see the images: https://wix.to/k30Q01F

What slow, craft-driven projects are you working on? Tell us below — we’d love to hear.