Harvesting Fibres on Lough Derg

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Techniques

Meet Geraldine Wisdom, a professional artist who has been working with rushes since she was 10 years old. Growing up beside Lochberg, she was fascinated by the beauty and versatility of the rushes that grew around her.

Gerardine splits rushes open to reveal the lovely textures that inspire her creations. Geraldine's passion for rushes goes beyond their practical uses. She makes all sorts of things like bags, baskets, mats, and hats, but it is making art with rushes that she loves the most. Whether she's helping another artist with their work or finding inspiration in the changing scenery of the lake, Geraldine's love for rushes and art is evident in everything she does.