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Taking artistic inspiration from the late-Winter landscape and Hedgerows of Northern Ireland

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Taking artistic inspiration from the late-Winter landscape and Hedgerows of Northern Ireland

Regular walks throughout the Winter are my way of keeping connected to the landscape and the changing of the seasons.

Come January and February I eagerly await the smallest signs of spring that may appear- buds starting to form, green shoots appearing, snow drops, the slight lengthening of days, and, of course, the bright and vibrant yellow of the whin/gorse blossom providing a burst of hopeful colour even on the greyest days. 

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My Interview in Edition Four of We Are Makers

My Interview in Edition Four of We Are Makers

A recent interview with independent publication- We Are Makers

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New Process- Exploring Natural Dyeing with Tree Bark

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New Process- Exploring Natural Dyeing with Tree Bark

For my third blog focusing on the Land and Lore exhibition I am sharing a little more about some of the new processes I explored as part of creating artwork for the exhibition and in expanding my own practice.

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Woodland Quilt Artwork- Featured in Land and Lore

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Woodland Quilt Artwork- Featured in Land and Lore

In my second blog post connected to the Land and Lore exhibition, I will be exploring a little more about the textile installation piece- Woodland Quilt (A Quilt for Suibne mac Colmáin). I will explore its symbolism and meaning and how it was produced on Irish Linen to celebrate Irish Woodlands

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Land and Lore Exhibition by Ruth Osborne

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Land and Lore Exhibition by Ruth Osborne

This is my first blog in a series through which I'm planning to tell you a little more about my solo exhibition, Land and Lore, and some of the artworks from the show.

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