This is a handmade linocut print inspired by the Selkies, mythical shapeshifting seals from Irish, Scottish and Icelandic maritime folklore. The Selkie story is about loss and grief and finding wholeness again. Selkie loses her pelt, that vital part of her body without which she cannot return to her ocean home. . .and the story is all about how she reclaims it again. It takes place on the coast, that mystical liminal folklore-rich place between the ocean and the land that has captivated storytellers since ancient times.

The story of the Selkie invites us to always be in search of our pelts or already twirling in them, dusting them off, redesigning them. . .

PRINT SIZE: 12" x 17.5"

PAPER SIZE: 16” x 22"

MATERIALS: It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on either traditional handmade Japanese Awagami Select Hosho Paper, or Strathmore Paper which is a paper mill located in Massachusetts where my studio is. Both papers are archival quality.

COLOR OPTIONS: It is printed with two different color options: black and gray-Blue. The gray-blue is hand-mixed so please expect slight variations.

GIFT IDEAS: This would make a great gift for a mother, or someone who is on the journey of inner mothering, or someone who is pursuing a passion or dream, or reclaiming something valuable they have lost. It would also be wonderful for a nature and folklore lover, someone who loves the ocean and especially seals. More gifting options.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate fee of $22 for international customers. Depending on your country of origin, for international customers there may be an additional tax you have to pay for the artwork to pass through customs which varies from country to country which is not included in the shipping cost. If you would like to know what this is, please check with your country’s postal service directly. In case this might be helpful, the weight of this artwork when it is packaged in a cylindrical tube is 10 ounces, and the dimensions are 25.5 inches x 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out here, or email me at diemdangers@gmail.com.

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