New exhibition by artist Ruth Osborne

This exhibition brings together textile art, printmaking and natural materials native to Ireland to inspire a connection to nature and explore the historical symbolism and beliefs embedded in our landscape.

Land and Lore is a collection of beautiful and arresting artworks, including textile hangings, framed works and handmade books, reflecting the elegant beauty of heritage craftsmanship using traditional printing and dyeing processes.

The delicate design work for each piece is from natural materials which have been consciously and responsibly selected, such as broadleaf foliage and tree bark, for their symbolic connection with Irish folklore. Resulting in original pieces of Irish art sourced from the land and culture that it has originated from.

Well known writings on woodlands from Irish history, such as the Irish Tale of medieval Irish tale of Suibhne mac Colmáin have also been referenced in Land and Lore.

Ruth’s latest works are ideal for discerning collectors of Irish art and interior pieces.

Each piece is unique due to the artisan process of individually pressing and sculpting each design onto locally sourced materials such as Irish Linen and Willow.

Ruth’s intention for her first exhibition at The Marketplace, Armagh is to raise awareness of our attitudes to woodlands, Ireland’s folklore heritage and how it affects our relationship with nature as she comments -

‘Land and Lore highlights a purposeful connection to current issues affecting Ireland’s native landscapes and woodland, however they have significantly diminished within our lifetime.’

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Visit www.visitarmagh.com for more information.