This is a set of three handmade linocut prints inspired by the folktale of Selkie, a mythical creature and shapeshifter from Scottish, Icelandic and Irish legend. Selkie’s journey of heartbreak and loss reminds us how we can find false hope in the comfort and safety of a “home” on shore, when our real belonging is inside our wild skin, in the depths of our own ocean of wildness. . .The story of Selkie invites us to always be in search of our pelts or already twirling in them, dusting them off, redesigning them. . .

You can buy the whole set of three as a triptych, or you may just select two. If you wish to just buy one print, individual prints are available in a separate listing.

PRINT SIZE: 5" x 7"

PAPER SIZE: 8" x 10"

MATERIALS: It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on three different papers:

Strathmore paper, a local Massachusetts archival printmaking paper;

Stonehenge archival printmaking paper, produced in the USA using alternative energy sources including agro-waste and is EMS (Environmental Management System) certified;

Arnhem 1618® Printmaking Paper, archival heavy weight printmaking paper with vellum finish manufactured in the Netherlands;

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

GIFT IDEAS: This would make a great gift for a seal lover or ocean lover, or someone who loves Selkie mythology and mythological sea creatures. It would also be a wonderful gift for a woman who feels like she is in the process of reclaiming a part of herself that was previously lost, it is an empowering gift, a reminder to truly value who you really are and to always return to that authentic place.

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: This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate $14 international shipping fee for international customers.

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

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