Brigid's Cross - Cast Paper
Width: 10 inches
Height: 10 inches
"Brigid's Cross" in Cast Paper
"Brigid's Cross" is a captivating hand-painted cast paper art piece mounted on a 10" round canvas, adorned with an artist-designed 3D printed and hand-painted frame. Inspired by Celtic symbolism, this artwork pays homage to both Brigid, the goddess of fire and poetry, and St. Brigid, revered as a saint in Ireland. With vibrant colors and intricate details, it evokes a sense of mystique and reverence, inviting viewers to explore its profound meaning and beauty.
The Keepsake Story
This straw woven cross is associated with Brigid of Kildare, a patron saint of Ireland, and with an older pagan goddess Brigid as a sun wheel.
It is said to protect a home from fire and is often hung in kitchens for that purpose.
☙ More About Brigid's Cross ❧
Brigid's Cross is a Celtic cross traditionally associated with the Irish holiday of Imbolc. The holiday, also called Candlemas, is celebrated on February 2nd and marks the beginning of spring. Brigid's Cross is usually made from rushes or straw and is hung in homes to protect against fire and disease. The cross gets its name from the Celtic goddess Brigid, who was known for her healing powers. In Irish mythology, Brigid was the daughter of the god Dagda and was said to be able to cure illnesses and bring people back from the dead. She was also a skilled smith and poet, and her symbols include the cow, the serpent, and the forge. Today, Brigid's Crosses can be found all over Ireland and are often used as decorations for Imbolc celebrations. Many people believe that hanging a cross in their home will bring them good luck and protection from harm.
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me to use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different from the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing the wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edges or new pigments. I spend about 75% of my time with the painted finishes. Click here to see the process.
