Memories and Myths — Catherine Weld

Memories and Myths is new work that involves opening myself to rich sources of inspiration reaching back to childhood, connecting through visual prompts supplied by family photographs, books I have had for decades, and also sights, smells, textures, words, and conversations that evoke powerful memories.

Vivid and often repetitive dreams are another potent source of inspiration, from which I wake with clear sensations that I am finding ways to express through my work.

Painting called The Chicken and Her Master — **The Chicken and Her Master**, oil and mixed media on board, 30 x 30cm *(West Cork Creates, August 2024)*

Painting called A Small God — **A Small God,** oil and mixed media on board, 30 x 30 cm *(West Cork Creates, August 2024)*

Painting called King Boar — **King Boar**, oil and mixed media on board, 30 x 30 cm *(West Cork Creates, August 2024)*

Painting called Dreaming of Her Lost Chick — **Dreaming of Her Lost Chick,** oil and mixed media on board, 50 x 60 cm cm **(Sold)**

Painting called Stormbird — **Stormbird**, Oil and mixed media on board, 25 x 30 cm *(Ross Fine Art, Delft, NL)*

Painting called No Refuge — **No Refuge**, mixed media on board, 30 x 30 cm *(Boyle Arts Festival 2024, Main Exhibition)*

**The Teachers 1,** acrylic and mixed media on board, 40 x 50 cm

Painting called The Teachers 2 — **The Teachers 2,** acrylic and mixed media on board, 40 x 50 cm *(West Cork Creates, August 2024)*