Cailleach Oíche (Owl) Tiny Frame
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- 6" x 6" white wooden frame ready to hang
- Story is included on back of frame
- Giclée print of watercolour painting
- Printed on fine art paper using archival inks.
In Irish, “cailleach oíche” and “ulcabhán” both translate as the word “owl”. I chose “cailleach oíche” as the title for this piece because it literally translates as night-hag, night-witch or old woman of the night. The Irish word cailleach can mean “hag”, “witch” or “old woman” and the word oíche translates as “night”.
The Cailleach is one of the oldest figures in Irish mythology and she is associated with wisdom and ancient landscapes. Owls are also commonly associated with wisdom and they too are ancient beings. In 1994, paleolithic engravings and paintings of owls were discovered at the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc cave in France. These depictions of owls were estimated to be over 30,000 years old. And so the title “Cailleach Oíche” – (old woman of the night) - perfectly captures the owl’s wisdom and ancientness.
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And so this painting was made as a reminder of the magic and beauty that can still be found in nature. However, this magic and beauty can only endure if we choose to re-connect with and restore nature once and for all.
