Coventina and her water dragon
By
Klaire White
2024
- Socially Engaged Practice
- Social & Political
- Personal Narratives & Identity
- Spiritual & Philosophical
- Textile Art
Dimensions
140 x 75cms
Recycled textile wall hanging 2024
Coventina is an ancient water goddess, a spring found along Hadrian's wall in the north east of England is named after her.
I felt called to create her image in an older woman who was a healer. Alongside her is her water dragon who helps to transform any negativity. I liked the idea of her being in the dark womb of the earth transforming and nurturing life.
Text reads: drowning in pain and mystery illness, Coventina and her water dragon rise up to give me back my power.
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