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About The Walls of Tara
This is a sample for a series of mixed media pieces inspired by ancient walls. The vessel is made of coiled willow, and the "lichen" on the surface is textural looping and French knots. Historically, willow basketry techniques have been used to make everything from fish traps to hot air balloon baskets. One of the most fascinating uses, I think, is as a building material. Using what was available nearby, our ancestors made wattle and daub walls to shelter their families and livestock. The magic of this renewable resource is as compelling as the stuff of Celtic myth.
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