The Absinthe Green Fairy

The Parisian brothels and the Moulin Rouge of Paris in the late 1800's inspired this work.
Addiction to Absinth and the enticing Absinth Fairy saw the ruin of many a dancer.
The pattern on the wall is of the wormwood leaf, lethal ingredient of Absinth.

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I grew up in Ireland and migrated to Australia after gaining an honours degree from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.
I was represented by Fireworks Gallery in Brisbane for many years. My hand coloured lino cuts were exhibited widely around Australia.

I now enjoy a more folk art style with acrylic on stretched Canvas. Artwork for short films is a new passion. The Australian bush and wildlife run through a lot of my work which sometimes takes on a whimsical quality.