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The Open Call

Earlier in the year, our members were asked to share his or her inspiration to the theme ‘Symbols of Ireland’. We invited guild members to explore and interpret the rich cultural and historical imagery associated with Ireland. The theme was open to various representations, including traditional symbols, as well as more contemporary or personal expressions of Irish identity, landscape, folklore, and heritage. Artists were encouraged to present works that reflected their unique perspective on Ireland’s symbolic landscape through visual, conceptual, or abstract forms. Our open call welcomed all artistic styles and interpretations from our members. 

Sneak Peek

One artist worked abstractly, while the other took a representational approach to capturing Ireland’s natural beauty. This evening, we are featuring Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann’s My View of Ireland and Siobhan Healy Ryan’s Limestone Footpath, Mullaghmore—The Burren. Both pieces explore elements of the Irish landscape, each through a unique lens.

Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann’s inspiration –

“I chose an abstract form to express my work, by using Galway Irish Wool and old Irish Linen pieces to show my impression of Ireland and its untouched nature!

The sky with its constant changes, light refraction from yellow to red-orange.

Moorland with its rich brown-black colours gradations interrupted by peat, rushes and flowers with “cotton blossom”,

Heather and broom brushes that blend into the landscape with their play of colours and stones that tell of their past, and touched my soul!

So, here I`m telling my story with sixteen tiles.”

Astrid’s work can be found in the following locations online:

• https://bombyxmoriwearableart.com/
• @bombyxmoriwearableart

Siobhan Healy Ryan’s inspiration –

“The Burren’s iconic limestone footpath is symbolic of Irish generations past and the weathering endured during the Ice Age. The majestic mountain at Mullaghmore stands proud over this rugged limestone landscape that continues to endure yet shift and evolve.” – Siobhan Healy Ryan

We will continue sharing our members’ inspiring contributions to our exhibition, ‘Symbols of Ireland’. Stay tuned!

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