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by Antony Galbraith
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Eriu was the sovereign earth-mother goddess of Ireland. She was one of a triad of goddesses: her sisters, Banbha and Fodla, were also goddess queens... more
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11 oz.
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Eriu was the sovereign earth-mother goddess of Ireland. She was one of a triad of goddesses: her sisters, Banbha and Fodla, were also goddess queens of the land. Eriu was married to King Mac Graine (Son of the Sun), who was himself the son of the Dagda, the father god of the Tuatha de Danann.
When the Milesians (the humans) came to the Emerald Isle, they were confronted by the three sisters, each of them offered the island in exchange that the land being named after them. Banbha and Fodla became poetic names for the island, while Eriu became the chief name. We now know the land as Ireland, the root of the name comes from the name Eriu.
Eriu was an earth goddess, and this painting focuses primarily on that aspect of her. I wanted to tune in to earth energies rather than focus on form. As I worked on the piece, I filled my mind with images of Ireland, the land itself, and its plentiful plant and animal life. Eriu was also considered a solar goddess, through her marriage to...
AS Galbraith is a contemplative artist working primarily in hand embroidery, but also has worked with watercolor, acrylic inks and acrylics. He is also a Zen Buddhist monk, (dharma name: Ven. Myohye Do'an) and besides creating art, he is the guiding teacher for Lotus Heart Zen. The purchase here help support his ability to create art and teach. His work explores myth and the natural world. The process of making art, regardless of the medium, is a spiritual practice, and contemplative discipline. Please note that the paintings in the gallery are professional digital scans. The depth and range of colors are limited to the capability of the monitor that the image is being viewed on. Keep in mind that most colors tend to appear less saturated...
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Ramon Martinez
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Gull G
Art provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives — and new opportunities for innovation. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF AN WONDERFUL WORK!
Helen Syron
Lovely organic creation!! Congratulations on your sale too :)
Sirpa Mononen
a splendid work with a cosmic clarity and atmosphere.
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thanks Sirpa! I find that the Irish deities have a strong connection to the cosmos.
Karen L Christophersen
Flow and ebb of colorful bursts of light...mesmerizing! Thanks for sharing!! Karen
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you Karen! When I think of Ireland, I think about how burst of color appear from the green.