My Dog Sighs
The lowdown on My Dog Sighs
Portsmouth , UK
My Dog Sighs is the pseudonym of British street artist Paul Stone, based in Southsea, Portsmouth. Active since the early 2000s, he is recognised for emotionally charged murals and distinctive sculptural works created from discarded materials such as crushed tin cans. His practice explores themes of vulnerability, memory, and quiet human connection, often expressed through reflective painted eyes and introspective characters placed within urban environments. He gained international recognition through the Free Art Friday movement, leaving small artworks in public spaces for strangers to discover and keep. Alongside street interventions, My Dog Sighs creates large-scale murals and immersive installations, including the celebrated exhibition Inside, which transformed an abandoned Southsea ballroom into a powerful exhibition. His work invites viewers to pause and find moments of empathy within the everyday city.
