As the title infers 'Shield of She' exists in awe of female resilience. As a male artist it's an engendered strength I can never fully understand or entirely appreciate. But I can envisage what protection a mother can summon to keep her children safe. The trigger for this piece was learning of the term 'Shield Maiden' during a conversation about Nordic folklore with a female health professional. It set my imagination toward thinking what emotional barriers are needed to deflect the everyday trauma of a hospital shift. Shield of She by Stephen Farley ARBSA won 1st prize at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Summer Show.
- Media: resin on hardwood
- Dimensions: 90 x 90 x 14cm
- Price: £4400.00
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