2020 marked the 210th anniversary of the birth of Fryderyk Chopin (1810 – 1849). He is recognised as one of the greatest musicians in history for his innovative techniques and his work's association with the Polish Romantic movement.

During my second year at NCAD, the Polish Embassy asked us to create poster designs in his honour, which were planned to be riso-printed and displayed in a gallery space.
The idea for my poster designs was based on the Polish word "Żal", which has no direct English translation. It roughly means sadness, or a feeling of loss – which Chopin experienced profoundly during his life, and the influence of which can be seen in his work. "Żal" is also seen as a characteristic of Poland as a nation, having endured a long history of loss and hardship.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19, the poster exhibition was cancelled; however, my design was selected to be a part of the Ecuador Poster Bienal and published with many other award-winning posters in a coffee table paperback book.