Claire Prouvost

Claire Prouvost is a French illustrator based in Dublin. Known for her vibrant and bold graphic style, Claire Prouvost's works are characterised by geometric shapes, stylised human silhouettes and bright, contrasting colours. Inspired by cubism and abstract art, she creates dynamic compositions in which bodies break down and reassemble into blocks of bright colours, evoking diversity and positivity. Her work is marked by a joyful celebration of femininity, inclusivity and human interaction, with a modern and assertive style.

During my visit to the Guinness Storehouse, I was immediately drawn to the building itself. Its architecture holds past and present in the same space, with industrial structures standing alongside the life and movement of today.

Looking through the archives, I became fascinated by old maps of St James’s Gate Brewery. They reveal a hidden choreography of railways, pipes, trucks and trains moving ingredients and Guinness through every stage of production. These systems made the site feel alive, a place shaped by motion, exchange and collaboration.

I was also struck by the layers of knowledge embedded there, from barrel making to engineering, and by the beauty of its structure, including one of the early metal beam frameworks designed by William Arrol, inspired by the Chicago School.

What stays with me is how these histories continue to blend with the present. A building once driven by industry now welcomes people from all over the world to discover the story of the famous Black Stuff.