'Cailleach Dhubh' A3 digital print reproduction of original screen print by illustrator and printmaker Abbie Lois.

Abbie Lois is an illustrator and printmaker based in Glasgow, whose work is inspired by storytelling and folklore. Her work usually has a specific lore behind the piece - themes surrounding landscapes, ancient creatures or interesting people. 

The Cailleach is a powerful figure in Scottish and Irish folklore known as a creator, weather deity and guardian of the land.

Cormorants and shags - large dark-feathered sea birds seen stretching their wings out to dry beside bodies of water - are said to be linked with the Cailleach. ‘Cailleach Dhubh’ is one of the Scottish Gaelic names for these birds. They were often seen as dark omens, and there are stories which say that the Cailleach is drying her cloak as she stretches her wings out as her bird counterpart.

Each print measures 210mm x 420mm (A3), and is digitally printed on to high quality 250gsm perlino cotton paper. It is protected by a biodegradable cellophane sleeve.

The print comes with a card which explains the story behind the piece.

* Frame not included *