A photo essay about the creation of the Sovereignty project by myself and photographer, Myriam Riand.
The aim of this project is to illuminate the spark in Irish women’s hearts. Showing Ireland the diversity and strength of its women. A walk through the portal to a world where the feminine is adored, nurtured and protected.
A transformation. To let go of the past, rebirth the now and live in their new found sovereign power.
In 2018 , we worked on a project together whereby we set out to recreate the Síle na Gig. This picture was the first meeting of the artists, Myriam and Áine. It was taken in Kilfenora’s Cathedral where Áine’s ancestors are buried. It was a strange sensation to enter into this sacred space and create a different energy. It was both new and empowering. It was bold and renewing. We knew that conceptual photography was our shared passion and that it would be an honour to create photos for this campaign.
In October 2019 we created a new image of Mother Mary in response to the Mother and Baby Homes scandal. It was so moving to be able to touch on a subject of such pain and awaken the power of healing through art. This was the moment when we realised we no longer have to sit in anger at the injustices of our lives – our individual and collective trauma – but we could instead reflect light upon it. We have the ability as beautiful co-creators to reclaim our sovereignty and our future.
Yours,
Áine and Myriam
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