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Wild Goose Studio
Since its foundation in 1969, Wild Goose Studio has sought its inspiration in Ireland`s history, poetry and mythology.
From the beginning, a group of skilled craft-workers in Kinsale, Co. Cork has maintained the tradition of high quality as the range of images has grown. The early experimental spirit of co.founders Brian Scott-McCarthy and Kathleen Smyth remains to this day as Wild Goose broadens its horizons and expands its offering of award-winning gifts for friends, family and for you.
Awaken the imagination... be inspired
A fusion of thought, feeling and image
By drawing on mythology, symbols, stories, images and poetry, we access the richness of shared memory and show it in visual design
Even in his 87th year, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo is quoted saying 'Ancora Imparo' which means 'I am still learning'
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The serenity of this elegant Christ figure shows how the Celts saw Him, a noble figure even in the ultimate humility of the cross. It is based on an 8th century bronze plaque from Co. Roscommon
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Stillness and meditation, an alternative to the confusion of everyday life, can be the starting point for prayer ans knowledge of God.
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Carl Jung, the eminent psychologist (1875-1961) had this carved in Latin over the front door of his Zurich home to remind those who entered that 'Awe of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom' (psalms 111.10)
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The wild yet controlled geometric pattern is the very heart of Celtic art, showing how they delighted in both order and disorder.
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Created in the scriptorium of the monastery on Iona, the Book of Kells was brought to Ireland during the 8th century to evade the Vikings. Birds travel freely between heaven and earth, they are possessors of secrets, heavenly messengers.
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A hundred thousand welcomes, as carved by Tom Little
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There have always been angels, divine messengers and guardians. This is based on a 10th century cross at Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly
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Change is at the very heart of life. When there is acceptance of change, of endings, and beginnings, then the unlooked for can begin
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Life's journey brings a multitude of opportunaties and personal encounters. These intersections can bring frustration or fulfillment and depend on the most startling chance. This cross is a symbol of the pain and importance of life's meetings.
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The entwined serpents, signifying physical and spiritual well-being, are the emblem of the Caduceus or Tree of Life. One of the oldest and most revered of holy symbols.
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By the love of man and woman, a thread is woven that stretches to the heart of the world. The design is based on the writings of Teilhard de Chardin, priest, scientist and the prophet.
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This design celebrates sacred time, the still point at the center of the turning circle.
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The Celts loved patterns signifying the mysteries of God, and man's quest and destiny.
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A symbol of love always watching, ever caring. Whoever carries it has a promise of love in their arms.
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The interweaving of the Celtic Spiral is a symbol of the dance of creation. It unites us with Nature, the cosmos and each other.
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The symbolic number of four, is powerfully but simply set in this cross from Durrow, Co. Offaly
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Perhaps the most famous of Irish Legends, telling of King Conchobar who kept Deirdre in solitude as his intended wife. She saw and fell in love with Naisi who rescued her and fled to Scotland. Later they were lured into a trap and slain.
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Given the scope of Michelangelo's achievements- from the Sistine Chapel to the sculpture of David- The humility he expressed in this phrase is remarkable.
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