€140,00
This textile artwork is Inspired by the poem "Faoiseamh mo Gheobhadsa" by Mairtin O Direain, a native of the Aran Islands.
“Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa,” written in Irish by Máirtín Ó Direáin, is a poetic pathway to peace and security. Although it speaks of walking between the shore and the sea, the poem is about the solid sense of identity we find in places and people, in land and language. I believe we all want to feel closer to the sea, the land and family since lockdown has made us think about what is important to us. We are all in some way trying to find peace in some form.
The piece features vintage Aran knit that has been embellished by hand with moss green glass beads, Donegal tweed that adds more colour and texture. The poem has been typed manually on Karena's vintage writer ( a turquoise 1957 Smith Corona Corsair).
As each piece is made by hand using a variety of fabrics, no two pieces are the exact same so bear this in mind when ordering. If a piece is in stock it will be shipped within 24 hours.
Frame
The piece is framed in a limed wood box frame behind glass. As I am passionate about sustainability, my frames, packaging and wrapping are custom made in Ireland.
Frame measures 26 x 26 cm.
Artwork measures 12 x 12 cm
Each framed artwork is packed very carefully in custom made cardboard boxes followed by a layer of bubble wrap and then wrapped with biodegradable wrapping paper and tied up with string (these are a few of my favourite things!
Click and collect option if you are living nearby!
The full poem can be read below in Irish and English.
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Irish/ As Gaeilge |
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Faoiseamh a gheobhadsa |
I would find peace |
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Seal beag gairid |
For a short time |
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I measc mo dhaoine |
In the midst of my people |
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Ar oileán mara |
On an island of the sea |
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Ag siúl cois cladaigh |
Walking by the strand |
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Maidin is tráthnóna |
Morning and evening |
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Ó Luain go Sathairn |
From Monday to Saturday |
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Thiar ag baile |
At home in the west |
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Faoiseamh a gheobhadsa |
I would find peace |
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Seal beag gairid |
For a short time |
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I measc mo dhaoine |
In the midst of my people |
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Ar oileán mara |
On an island of the sea |
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Ó chrá chroí |
From torments of the heart |
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Ó uaigneas duairc |
From miserable solitude |
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Ó bhfuar d'aigne |
From coldness of the mind |
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Thiar ag baile |
At home in the west |
The collection will feature wearable art and wall art that are made from hand dyed vintage Foxford wool blankets, Irish linens, print, paint and stitch. All materials have been sourced locally making it a highly sustainable collection. It is a collection inspired by ancestry and "good times".
If you wish, you can follow her progress on social media until her collection releases.
If you can't wait !
She has artwork in Caffrey's Gallery, Ballina, County Mayo, New Gallery, Boyle, County Roscommon and in Abbert, Tuam, County Galway.
Karena creates original textile art combining free motion embroidery , hand embroidery and beading that often feature text that are manually typed using her vintage typewriter.
Irish tweed, Aran knit, hand dyed linens, vintage fabric and silks are her favourite to work with as they hold a certain narrative and add a touch of nostalgia to each hand made artwork.
"This is one of my favourite small businesses to support. Karena created two beautiful pieces - one for me and one for my parents living in Ireland. The detail is breathtaking. Such an amazing talent.
— Mary Tyrell Place, UK
"Karena made a beautiful embroidery hoop for me recently as a family gift, she also made a really unique & personal hand made wedding card, she put so much work into both and was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Karena for gifts to give or receive!
— Breda Ruane, County Galway
"Karena made some fabulous embroidery hoops for me - one capturing my lovely dog, Molly - which was made into an Xmas Decoration . She also made a custom embroidery hoop with a wonderful Oscar Wilde quote that was hand embroidered. Her work is detailed, creative and beautiful.
— Sarah Petersen, Galway
