Witches' Thimbles by Cally Conway
Cally is a linocut printmaker born and raised in London where she currently resides. Her interest in printmaking developed on her Fine Art degree course at Kingston University, and in postgraduate studies at the Univeristy of the Arts. She currently works from her home studio, exploring her interest in the flora, fauna and folklore of the British Isles. Her influences range from William De Morgan to Medieval Illuminted Manuscripts. Cally is a member of People of Print and The Association of Illustrators.
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Medium: Linoprint
The original print was created for the exhibition 'Fifty Bees 4: The interconnectedness of all things' where Cally was asked to create a response to the British native Small Scissor Bee.
The Small Scissor Bee uses bellflowers exclusively as it's source of pollen, and the ancient Harebell flower is one of them.
There has long been an association between hares and witches, and the title of this print alludes to one of the many names used for harebells in folklore. Witches were claimed to drink the sap of these flowers to turn themselves into hares. The corn dolly continues the folklore/pagan theme.
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