Created during lockdown, this piece has many influences relating to the government imposed lockdown during the Covid-19 Pandemic here in Ireland.
‘The Blind Prophet’ cannot see the future. Heavily inspired by the work of Italian Renaissance painter, Tintoretto - all sudden motions appear frozen in space and time.
As I type these words in May 2020, no-one knows with 100% certainty how or if this pandemic will end.
The mystical looking Milky Way in the piece is made from flour; symbolic of the shortage of flour at the start of lockdown due to the surge in home-baking. You will see how I achieved this by watching the behind the scenes video.
The blue/violet tones were inspired by the Bluebells on my daily walks.
This piece will form part of a collaboration with Cavan poet Fidel Hogan Walsh.
2020, Memories
by Fidel Hogan Walsh
Blinded in a winter’s dread no prophet foresaw.
Spring’s new life erupted into a chaos of fear.
Desolation replaced the warmth of a hug.
Children banished from our everyday lives!
Ah, the blessings — a swift journey home
to the unexpected happiness under one roof.
Chatter, laughter —
a family enduring dark days
come what may!
Time, the pickpocket of memories — stood still.
Watching — new ways of keeping our spirits alive,
to be remembered, cherished.
Lost moments recaptured before summer’s end!
An Invisible killer started a war,
so much pressure on our frontline.
But, it would be —
‘Love & Stay at Home’
that had their backs!
Death came at a fast pace.
Isolation the enemy of a treasured last goodbye —
grief mourned in silent lockdown.
And now,
the road to healing shattered hearts & souls begins!
fidel 05/05/2020©