The Unveiling That Never Happened
An artist has expressed deep feelings of humiliation after the planned unveiling of his latest project in Belfast’s Grand Central Station was indefinitely postponed. The mural, which is believed to depict a local celebrity, possibly the renowned musician Van Morrison, remains hidden under a large pink question mark on a black background almost a month after its installation.
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Johnny Hamilton, who works under the alias Jossiepops, was commissioned to create the portrait as part of a high-profile product launch. Despite the anticipation surrounding the piece, the unveiling never took place, leaving the artist and the public in a state of confusion.
Translink, the organization responsible for operating the station, stated that they only provided the space for the artwork and directed further inquiries to the artist and the company that commissioned the work. News NI reached out to the company representing the celebrity, but Exile Productions, which is believed to have commissioned the painting, did not respond to requests for comment.
The 5m x 2m portrait was installed at the station but remained covered, sparking questions about the reasons behind the sudden cancellation. On his website, Johnny Hamilton shared his frustration, stating, “This is not only disappointing, it’s humiliating.”
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The artist had been in contact with the team planning to film the unveiling of the artwork last month. He had also been teasing his followers on social media about the identity of the subject, generating significant public interest. His social media platforms saw over 200,000 views, reflecting the growing anticipation for the project.
The creation of the painting required two months of preparation, involved more than 15 tins of paint, and underwent two design changes from its original concept. Every step of the process, from the actual painting to framing and installation, was documented. Moving the massive piece required the effort of six people due to its size.
According to Mr. Hamilton, part of his brief was that the artwork needed to be movable, and Translink had agreed to facilitate this. However, he was suddenly informed that the scheduled unveiling on the early hours of 10 June would not proceed.
He admitted that he was unsure whether the project would ever be made public. “The piece now hangs in public, covered, with my name attached, yet the project was suddenly pulled the night before launch, without credit or explanation,” he told News NI.
Mr. Hamilton emphasized that while he was paid for the work, what was promised extended beyond financial compensation. “This was about creative contribution, visibility, and public trust. I want people to know this wasn’t my doing. I stand by the work and hope it’s eventually shown as intended.”
Due to a non-disclosure agreement, Mr. Hamilton has been unable to reveal the identity of the celebrity depicted in the artwork. The situation leaves many questions unanswered, and the future of the project remains uncertain.
