I used to love that advert on the radio a few years back which announced ‘Shaws! Almost nationwide!’In some giddy banter with a friend, while we play-acted a scenario of an emigrant Carlovian asking about things back home, a question posed was ‘tell me this....did Shaws ever make it nationwide?’
Many Carlovians have grown up with Shaws department store being at the heart of their shopping experience. A family owned business in its fourth generation, since Henry Shaw first opened its doors in 1864, it seems they have indeed ‘made it nationwide’, with stores in 16 locations across Ireland. Of course this warrants a new tag-line for their advertising and so we have: ‘Shaws, your complete department store!’
The Carlow Shaws is a feature of Tullow Street, which could be deemed to be the heart of Carlow town. Every year Shaws of Carlow give opportunity to a local artist to be featured in their window display for the duration of the Carlow Arts Festival.
This year I am delighted to have my artwork featured in the window of this long-established department store in time for Carlow Arts Festival starting on June 7th 2017. I'm almost nationwide now too, having exhibited in Carlow, Wexford and Dublin in the last few years (:
You will have opportunity to view a sample of my painting collection from ‘The Sacred Lives of Trees’ along with some of my limited edition prints and my recently published poetry book 'The Whisperings of Nature.'
Through my art and writing I share stories and inspiration for transformation, healing and dreams turning to reality. When you visit my gallery you glimpse my journey, my authentic path. It took a ‘Break True’ moment to point me towards developing my artistic talents. It’s never too late to make a new start. I’ve achieved a lot in a relatively short time. My work has been presented in New York as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, has been displayed on county Post Office and has been show-cased on National TV. Read more about my art journey here.
Colourful miniature paintings to brighten up your home or someones life. Gift ideas from €80 to €200 - Art of Caroline Cunningham, Carlow Artist
Trees have been instrumental in my healing journey. I created The Sacred Lives of Trees collection to generate a conversation about the contribution of trees for this purpose. The exhibition was a huge success as it also gave people the opportunity to express their sentiments regarding trees and their relevance in their lives. While some […]
When all the work was done, I wanted to find out which paintings would be most admired, chosen and cherished. During my exhibition featuring 'The Sacred Lives Of Trees' collection, the paintings that received the most admiration were 'Treedom', 'Evening Tide', 'Loves Light Upon Us' and 'Gaurdians'. Other paintings had more individual admirers, we are […]
