2025 Art Prize Entry

 

“Dian Cecht, Celtic God of Healing”, A Mural Painting by Eugene Clark Artist

 

Dian Cecht is a prominent figure in Irish mythology, revered as the divine healer of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a supernatural race in Irish lore. Known for his profound knowledge of medicine and healing, Dian Cecht's stories are deeply interwoven with the history and legends of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His contributions to their victories and survival are legendary, underscoring the importance of healing and medicine in ancient Irish culture. This large mural painting includes the “spirals of Life” in each corner of the work. The Celtic Spiral of Life, also known as the Triple Spiral Knot or Triskelion, is a symbol representing the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and is often found in ancient Celtic carvings

 

This artwork is created with acrylic paint on canvas.  The spiral images that extend past the canvas, onto the wall, are created with clay, wire, and paint.

 

Installation requirements 

This artwork is acrylic on canvas, with clay sculpted spirals known as “spirals of life”, extending off the canvas onto the wall. This piece is not heavy and is an easy installation with the option for wire on the back or U-hooks to attach to any hanging system. Everything in this piece is connected, making it an all-in-one artwork with a simple installation. The images included in this entry show the overall piece, details of the artwork, and examples of how the piece may look within a variety of indoor settings.