This installation of nine individual pieces is heavily inspired by the Fairy Faith that during the 19th and early 20th centuries was a matter-of-fact, house hold belief throughout Ireland. Na Doine Maithe (the Good People) is a Gaelic name, among many, given to the fairy folk of Ireland. These fairies were far from what we see in the popular culture of today, they were capricious and malevolent creatures that were widely feared and respected throughout the country. This work is based on personally collected stories and witness accounts of fairies, focusing more on the bizarre and grotesque aspects of these tales.
When looking through the peep hole in some of the pieces, an enameled illustration is revealed. On others, inside lighting projects enameled images to the surface of the piece.
Na Daoine Maithe
Na Daoine Maithe detail
In the Eye!
Finger full of Thread
Finger full of Thread detail
Finger full of Thread
An Old Woman Changes Shape
Two Humps for Jack Madden!
Interactive, detail
Interactive, detail
Peggy Barret, enameled detail
In the Eye! Enameled detail
Two Humps for Jack Madden! enameled detail
Finger full of Thread, enameled detail
Hanging, enameled detail
An Old Woman Changes Shape
