Glengarriff, an Irish village steeped in charm, beauty and heritage, with a unique tropical micro-climate favouring trees and plants not commonly found in Ireland. It also boasts a thriving oak wood forest park.
I adore the benevolence and comforting presence of trees. Weaving my way amongst the palms, bamboos and luscious plants of the town's Bamboo Garden, I was in my element.
Every branch, trunk and stump called out to be absorbed, photographed and preserved. Within me a seed was being sown.
"This was the moment when I knew I would make tree paintings."
Art of Caroline Cunningham
On a stone, beneath the canopy, I discovered two little leaves alight with a bursting stream of sunlight. Despite signs of decay setting in, they appeared glorious in the golden light.
This was the moment when I knew I would make tree paintings.
'Loves Light Upon Us; is my signature painting from The Sacred Lives of Trees collection, honouring trees as a source of wisdom, comfort and inspiration.
The original painting has been claimed. However, limited edition prints are available from my online gallery shop.
Choose this art piece as a lovely addition to your home or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
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.
The Silence project involves a core group of 45 Irish based creatives who share their reactions and sentiments in response to COVID19 pandemic and the night our world changed suddenly.
The Sacred Lives of Trees serves to draw attention to the contribution of trees to our wellness and healing. The lives of trees mirror our own lives as we encounter storms that give rise to twisting, scarring and deprivation of nurture. Yet, given time and more favourable circumstances we can come right again. As with […]
Carlow Arts Festival 2019 June 4th to 9th has a fantastic line up of creative events and exhibitions, including interactive shows, street music, theatre and a drive-in movie. Many events are free thanks to the organisers and sponsors. Focus on Inclusivity & Reaching Out Artists from around the world join with local artists to perform […]
