Artist:

Maria Crean

Artwork title:

Manann an Mac Lir

Location:

Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.

Year:

2024

Council:

Dublin City Council

Artwork description:

Manannán MacLir was the first human descendant of Lir, the Irish sea god. He was also the father of the Children of Lir, their relation to the sea God explaining why they could not be drowned and were instead turned into swans. Manannán was a trickster, often leaving others high and dry to teach them a lesson about their behaviour, however he would forgive once the lesson was learned. Manannán ruled over three otherwordly realms, including Tír na nÓg, and had many enchanted items such as his sword 'The Answerer', his self-sailing boat 'Wave-Sweeper' & his horse that could travel land and sea. On land he whirled across the land as a wind, leading to his symbol of the triskileon, a symbol of the Isle of Man where he was also said to have lived.

Biography:

Hi! I’m Maria Crean. I am a multi-media artist a special education teacher from Belfast. I love bright, colourful, alternative and bold design, traditional crafts and folk art, street art, zinemaking and the therapeutic healing power of art.

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