The haunting song, "Medhel an Gwyns" ( Soft is the Wind) was sung by Demellza in the wonderful Poldark series and is the inspiration for this painting. I cried when I first heard it. Just so beautiful. This is a little of it, written by Mike O'Connor for the series.
We have recently stood at this very spot in South West Cornwall at the remnants of the Botallack Tin Mine, St Just.
The Bal Maidens were the unmarried women and children who worked in the mines.
"Memories like voices that call on the wind,
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns,
Whispered and tossed on the tide rolling in,
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns....
Dreams like the memories, once born on the winds,
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns,
Lovers and children and copper and tin,
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns....
Song like the dreams that Bal Maiden spins,
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns
Weaving the song of the cry of the Tin
Medhel an Gwyns, Medhel an Gwyns......
MATERIALS
This painting was created using the following materials.
- Triple coated MDF with satin interior house paint.
Artist grade acrylic inks and paint
Pigment rich spirit based inks create my surreal skies.
Varnished with quality matte gloss archival varnish for lustre and UV protection.
- Artwork is signed by the artist
Certificate of authenticity and
Printed care instructions are included.
Printed Artwork story or poem to describe the inspiration for the work.
PACKAGING & DELIVERY
This artwork is available now and will leave my studio to go to my wonderful framer on the day you purchase it. Choice of blonde or charcoal wood professional framing with wide white matt adding approx. 20cm to overall size.
Framed using Artist grade PVC for better UV protection and safety than standard picture glass.
- Ready to hang with D-rings and picture wire already in place
The framing process is usually completed within 5 days and posted to you via Australia Post.
Should you choose Bluethumb’s framing option please allow additional time.
The greatest of care is taken with all my artwork and it will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Packaging and delivery within Australia are included in the artwork price.