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The Irish language<br \/>knows place, emotion and land in such a visceral lens, these are the<br \/>feelings I wish to draw upon in this work.<\/p>\n<p>Using inspiration from my personal recollection of the Carlow<br \/>landscape and the emotional connection to home &#8211; I use text and<br \/>paint to explore nostalgia and belonging. Vibrant colours and<br \/>dream-like textures embody my recollection and expression.<\/p>\n<p>I feel that the Irish language is the cornerstone in understanding<br \/>who I am and the landscape that raised me. 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