The Garden of Eden
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print is part of my 2020 Dreamscapes collection which was created for the wonderful Turbet Island Dreamscape Trail in Belturbet, Co Cavan.
What is a dreamscape?
In the dictionary the word dreamscape means “A landscape or scene with the strangeness or mystery characteristic of dreams.”
Each print in this series of Dreamscape has a beautiful story to tell. I created each in response to the landscape and extensive historical and mythological research of the local land. The unique story comes with the print and gives an extra special depth of meaning. It makes a unique gift for anyone interested in folklore or nature.
The Story for this piece:
Song writer and artist Percy French lived and worked in Belturbet from 1881 to 1884. It is said that he wrote his best songs during this period. I wonder did he write “ Come Back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff” during this time? I find the lyrics to this famous song fascinating. The Paddy Reilly mentioned in the song was a jarvey or coach driver who often drove French to appointments in the Ballyjamesduff area. When French returned to Ballyjamesduff after a short period away from the town, he discovered that Reilly had emigrated. The thought of so many young Irish people being forced to emigrate in search of work and the land of Ireland that he knew and loved changing, saddened French and he wrote the song as a kind of lament.
He refers to the Garden of Eden vanishing knowing ‘The lie of it still’, I feel he is witnessing a change in times and loss of innocence in a land that he dearly loved. In this dreamscape I think about the beauty and power of the Belturbet lands.
My version of the Garden of Eden holds within it beauty and sadness. It represents a loss of innocent times and remembers those we lost through war and emigration.
“The Garden of Eden has vanished, they say
But I know the lie of it still;
Just turn to the left at the bridge of Finea
And stop when halfway to Cootehill.
'Tis there I will find it,
I know sure enough
When fortune has come to me call,
Oh the grass it is green around Ballyjamesduff
And the blue sky is over it all.
And tones that are tender and tones that are gruff
Are whispering over the sea,
Come back, Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff
Come home, Paddy Reilly, to me. “
