To walk the Irish landscape with the perception of the late mystic and philosopher John Moriarty is to understand that the earth is not a static object to be looked at, but a living, breathing scripture to be entered. Continue reading SlÃ..Pathways Through the Earthly Crucible
This artwork is an alchemy of memory, tide, and transit. Built upon a foundation of eco-printed deadstock linen, the fabric itself carries a history of survival—reclaimed, repurposed, and given a second life. The linen is deeply infused with locally foraged seaweed, staining the fibres with the literal chemistry of the coast, linking the material directly to the Atlantic waters that have both sustained and swallowed generations. Continue reading Immrama.. a voyage with textile
Next Wednesday marks the end of a momentous event for me. The end of my solo textile art exhibition in our local library exhibition space. It started on March 28th and finishes on April 24th. Mixed media textile exhibitions are still a rare sight in Ireland, especially down in the South West and even more so, a solo one, so I am feeling very grateful to have the opportunity to show such a large body of work in such a public place. Continue reading Solo Textile Art Exhibition
As a textile artist I am often exploring ways to diversify and methods of reaching a desired look on my work. Occasionally I like to add some text, a few words or a piece of prose I have written. Modge Podge is a medium I came across during my Moroccan Art Escape Holidays with Katherine Soutar Caddick a few years back. I had read a few posts and articles that said it didn’t really work for text. I wasn’t that easily deterred. Continue reading Modge Podge photo transfer on silk fabric
A few weeks back I had a phone call from a lady who had been gifted one of my silk scarves. She was calling to invite me to showcase my work at a charity event in a well known local hotel. A first for me. I jumped at the opportunity as it was a ticketed … Continue reading From little acorns.
New works at the Kinsale Arts Weekend artists walking trail Continue reading Kinsale Arts Weekend 2022
Now available to purchase are these A5 fine art prints on archival 270 grms textured paper of my soft pastel artwork and a few of my nature photographic images. They are presented in an off white 10 x 8 inch mount in a cello bag. Continue reading A5 fine art prints for sale
These A4 soft pastels are now available in these smart 12 x 16 inch frames. The two cows look fab together on the wall. Currently for sale at the special offer of €70. Limited supply so don’t miss out! WhatsApp me, email krp.artist@gmail.com or message me in the comments below 👇👇 Continue reading These A4 soft pastels are now available in these smart 12 x 16 inch frames.
I have just completed this stunning wrist cuff in emerald greens and white. The colours of Ireland and the celts. Continue reading Celtic connection
Oils always were a medium I stayed well away from as they were the scary fellas. But in recent times my curiosity has been pushing me and this week I dived right in. What better way! Now, remember, this is my first time using oils and images are not as vibrant as the real artwork. Continue reading Oil painting…a tentative start
Karima Rebecca Powell Artist 