AWK08 Tara

Tara began work when I first came to the West of Ireland in 2013. She is the goddess of universal compassion who represents virtuous and enlightened activity, When I started, the energy and inspiration flowed well, but then stopped and the urge to restart would not reignite until 6 months later and my arrival for a 2 month exhibition on the Hill of Tara. Sometime before the period of inaction someone had mentioned that Tara, Brigid, Kali, Kuan Yin and the American Sky Woman, that all had links with ravens and hares, though not entirely sure of the truth of the links, I decided to incorporate them anyway as I have learnt to trust and go with the direction. I restarted to paint Tara again while I was exhibiting, and sold the painting in its unfinished state, and the exhibition became permanent and totally transformed my life, and the money set up the gallery.I always say to people who visit Hill, not come with preconceived ideas of what to expect, just be open and let Tara surprise you.