‘Oidhreacht’ 19″x 29″. Wools, silks, remnants, threads, beads.
This piece is a reflection of the inherited traits of ancestral forbearance, a testament to belonging, knowing a place, a bestowed culture and heritage of the people who walked before us. Thinking of vestiges of our being rooted in the past experiences and forbearance of those long gone, making us who we are. Like the sedimentary formations of the hills, I come from, I am made up of layers of genetic memories and DNA of those who paved the way. The layering of wools silks and textures in this piece represent the entwining strings that bind us together. Covid 19 has made me take strength in the longevity of the hills from which I come. The layering of vibrancy and textures is a reflection of the energy I feel standing on such Hallowed Ground.
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.
