Titled Return to Áine, this banner is made from scrap linen and painted using natural dyes and pigments harvested from plants along the banks of the River Shannon.
The banner also features depictions of the local plants found in the area, grounding the piece in the landscape it draws from.
Áine, in Irish mythology, is a goddess associated with the sun, the earth, and abundance, often linked to fertility and the harvest. By invoking Áine, the banner symbolizes a call to return to a sustainable relationship with the earth.
This work emphasizes the importance of sustainability, using natural materials and processes to create a piece that reflects the balance between human activity and the environment. It also underscores the role of education as a pillar of a sustainable future. Just as the goddess Áine represents renewal and growth, education empowers people to cultivate knowledge and practices that will protect and nurture the natural world for generations to come.
