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©