Howdy!
my name is aiden, going by piierrote online! I'm a 23 queer irish artist currently based in the UK. alongside working as a barista, i make as much art as i can from my studio and riso printing press!
i largely make risograph illustration, but i love to explore mediums like markers, oil pastels, pencils and ceramics. all my work is heavily informed by my experience as a queer person, and also by what is really moving and inspiring me. i have a real affinity for angels, cowboys and knights and a lot of my work features these themes
my goal is always to make work that creates joy within me, and hopefully reaches others as well <3
meet the cats
butch valentine
aka the baby
butch valentine is a 1 year old ragdoll kitten that is full of sweetness but also dumb as rocks. he has a joy for rummaging through rubbish, climbing curtains and being the equivalent of a living stuffed toy. he’s a known menace, and frequently looks like a beautiful bug
aristotle
aka the sweet lady
aristotle is my beloved 9 year old cat. i consider us soul bonded and her to be immortal. she's infinitely silly, sweet and snoozy. she's accompanied me through many moves and infinite life stages. she loves to stare at you longingly at any time of day
Publications
Mo Abhaile, 2025
Found Wanting, 2025
The Cowboy, 2025
Charivari, 2025
Mixtape Of Mystery, 2025
Seraphic, 2024
What We Create In The Shadows vol3&4, 2023 & 2024
Garland, 2023
This Is Not A Video, 2023
Events
Goblin Market, 2025
MCM London May, 2025
Zinemaking Workshop, 2025
CRAFTED, 2025
MCR Queer Makers Market, 2025
Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival, 2025&2026
LCU LGBTQ Makers Market, 2025
Thoughtbubble Comic Convention, 2024&2025
TAGS Festival, 2023&2024
Honeybloom Market, Studio Greenly, 2023
Liverpool Comic Con, 2022
London Film and Comic Con, 2018&2019&2025
London Film and Comic Con Winter, 2019
Stockists
The Bookish Type, LS1 3BR, Leeds
Andromeda Zines
Gosh! Comics, W1F 0DR, London
Good Press, G1 5PD, Glasgow
Mimo, BN1 4EP, Brighton
The Library Project, Dublin