Queen Circe

From a limited edition of 50, a linocut print depicting my beloved cat Circe, a Turkish Angora. I rescued her from the streets of London in very poor health, and named her after the Sorceress from Greek mythology to reflect her strong personality. The goddess Circe is also referred to as a white witch, a woman with great power. Circe's health issues meant she only lived for a year after I rescued her, but her powerful spirit lives on!

Linocut print on 280gsm Fabriano Rosaspina paper with oil based ink.

Dimensions: 24 x 29.5 cm.

About the artist:
Cally Conway is a London based printmaker, working predominately in the medium of linocut and print collage. Her work focusses on themes such as folklore, nature, and myths, and the symbolism contained within flora and fauna. She is drawn to celestial events and their interpretation in ancient cultures, along with mysterious and medieval texts such as herbals and illuminated manuscripts. Cally’s work ranges from personal print projects to fabric and wallpaper designs, and book cover illustrations. She has a keen interest in traditional crafts and the applied arts such as tapestry and historical costume embroidery. These influences underpin her image making and use of pattern and detail in her linocuts.