Shauna O'Reilly
'Fairy Tree'
Grange Road Nutgrove Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
2025
South Dublin County Council
In Irish folklore the Hawthorn tree marks a gateway into the fairy world and this fairy tree has been modernised to house a whole village of magical creatures. The patterns in the trees foliage is inspired by the stone carvings at Newgrange.
I am an artist and illustrator living in the Rathfarnham area. I love creating vibrant and colourful work inspired by folklore and fairy tales.