Brìde
Two layer original screen print on 280gsm Fabriano.
Limited signed edition
42cm x 29.7cm
It’s said that Brìde - also known as Brigid or Brigit, is the representation of spring in Scottish folklore, whereas Beira is her winter counterpart. Both figures are the Cailleach, in their different seasonal forms.
The story of Brìde goes that she was taken captive by Beira. Beira was fearsome in winter, and she was jealous of the youth of Brìde. Brìde there for many dark months until the King of Summer, Angus, found her trapped. He advised Brìde to show Beira some young plants and tell her that it was spring once again, as Beira didn’t have her powers in these months. The day that she was released traditionally marks Imbolc, the pagan festival of spring.
Two layer original screen print on 280gsm Fabriano.
Limited signed edition
42cm x 29.7cm
It’s said that Brìde - also known as Brigid or Brigit, is the representation of spring in Scottish folklore, whereas Beira is her winter counterpart. Both figures are the Cailleach, in their different seasonal forms.
The story of Brìde goes that she was taken captive by Beira. Beira was fearsome in winter, and she was jealous of the youth of Brìde. Brìde there for many dark months until the King of Summer, Angus, found her trapped. He advised Brìde to show Beira some young plants and tell her that it was spring once again, as Beira didn’t have her powers in these months. The day that she was released traditionally marks Imbolc, the pagan festival of spring.
Two layer original screen print on 280gsm Fabriano.
Limited signed edition
42cm x 29.7cm
It’s said that Brìde - also known as Brigid or Brigit, is the representation of spring in Scottish folklore, whereas Beira is her winter counterpart. Both figures are the Cailleach, in their different seasonal forms.
The story of Brìde goes that she was taken captive by Beira. Beira was fearsome in winter, and she was jealous of the youth of Brìde. Brìde there for many dark months until the King of Summer, Angus, found her trapped. He advised Brìde to show Beira some young plants and tell her that it was spring once again, as Beira didn’t have her powers in these months. The day that she was released traditionally marks Imbolc, the pagan festival of spring.
