Celtic folk soul - Jen Delyth

As Celtic art evolves into the modern world, finding its way into art galleries and onto bodies in the form of tattoos, Jen Delyth, takes us on a journey of understanding, weaving us into the future of this living tradition that is the Celtic folk-soul.The first book from Welsh born artist Jen Delyth, one of the most highly respected contemporary Celtic artists in the world, CELTIC FOLK SOUL illuminates the language of symbol and myth in Celtic art. With no written documents or source materials from the Celtic cultures, how are we to understand the soul of these people? Art is a language the Celts left behind, a language we too can learn. Artist Jen Delyth is our teacher, using the myths and folklore of the ancient Celtic people to understand their folk-soul. Readers can use her language of art to bridge the gulf of time and explore the soul of the Celts.Each of the nine main chapters of the book contain Jen Delyth's original artwork. Alongside her art are explanations of the symbolism within the illustrations. Jen pairs her explanations with Celtic poetry and myths providing a background to the theme of each section.Explore labyrinths that lead to the depths of the underworld and climb the Tree of Life that celebrates the force of nature. Find kindred spirits among the virile stag, the graceful horse and the master of illusion, the dragonfly.