‘Imeall na gCoillte’–The Woods Edge 20″x 31.5″ Wools, silks, velvet, remnants, threads.
This is an uplifting piece showing the edge of the woods. We can see a way through to the other side. It reflects one of my favourite lockdown walks that led me to a place of calm and quiet reflection. The spring leaves whisper promise and vitality and the weathered century-old trunks speak of wisdom and knowledge.
Caóilfíonn’s work for ‘Silver’ centres around feelings of belonging. Belonging to her tribe of likeminded and supportive artists underneath the creaking boughs of Bridge Street Studios has greatly affected her progression as an artist and given her a sense of belief in trusting her instincts. In the words of Barbara’s poem, Caóilfíonn took solace in the notion that each new day, no matter how dark, brings new things, hope is on the horizon. The bleakness of 2020 made her take stock of her native haunts in Covid 19 restrictions, step out of the race and appreciate the beauty and importance of simple pleasures.
