Welcome to my website showing artworks both from the past and new. At a time of climate crisis and biodiversity loss, the re-wilding, ecological restoration of the land surrounding my home and studio in County Kilkenny, Ireland, has provided an ecological focus to my practice. I am using my creative skills to depict the diversity and beauty of the native plants and wildlife that are now thriving as the land heals. I am developing my ecological art practice by exploring sustainable, biodegradable charcoal and papers which can be returned to Earth once they have fulfilled their purpose. The mark making and use of light intends to capture the wildness and beauty of the native plants in Ireland using the diverse and natural medium of willow charcoal.
On show until the end of August 2023, at the Claregalway Castle as part of 10th Annual Claregalway Botanical Expo.
Willow Charcoal Drawings
Bracken Walk, an Spéir Ark, Co Kilkenny, Ireland Willow Charcoal on Fabriano paper
’Keep it Wild’ 365 days 365 biodiversity drawing diary an Spéir Ark, Ireland 2022 visit my Instagram page to see all the pages in this diary..... https://instagram.com/jenniecastleartist