An intimate portrait of Irish artist Guggi, tracing his journey from post-punk notoriety to a solitary life of painting. With impressive access, director Ian Thuillier shares Guggi’s humble stories of growing up with his tight-knit group of friends: Bono, lead singer of U2, and Gavin Friday, founder of the musical group Virgin Prunes.

Guggi’s fascinating experiences lead him to a withdrawn artist lifestyle, shaped by friendship, trauma, and an uncompromising commitment to art. Guggi’s work explores the depictions of everyday objects with a focus on repetition and abstraction, his signature motifs of bowls and other vessels freed of their context. Director Thuillier’s patient exploration immerses the viewer in Guggi’s creative process and completed works.—Dan Hunt