This Swan Maiden was inspired by the tale "The Fate of the Children of Lir." I was fortunate enough to travel to Ireland, and see some of the areas associated with this story (more on travels with Jungians when I have my brain polished up).
Solace for the Fretful Artist
Words to lift sagging spirits (no foundation garment can accomplish so much) and remind us why we do what we do:
‘There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium, and (it) will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly-- to keep the channel open.”
~Martha Graham
Flidais and the White Deer
Here we have a pair of beings sculpted in Kato Polyclay, and Aves Apoxie Sculpt.
Flidais (the more human of the two) would be about 8 inches tall, standing. She
holds a staff of gold-filled wire, copper foil and goldleaf, with bead berries.