Story Behind the Art

In this evocative painting, a lone woman makes her quiet journey toward a small rural village, her shawl wrapped closely around her shoulders as the Irish wind brushes across the fields. The artist captures a moment suspended in time—simple, familiar, and deeply rooted in the rhythms of country life.

With deliberate steps along a worn path, she carries an empty wicker basket at her side. Its lightness hints at the day’s errands ahead: the chatter of the village shop, the comfort of routine, the gentle exchange between neighbours who rely on one another. The soft folds of her shawl, the muted tones of the countryside, and the distant cottages all work together to create a scene both tender and timeless.

“An Empty Basket Carries No Weight” becomes more than a title; it echoes a quiet truth. In this serene depiction, the weightlessness of the basket symbolizes possibility, anticipation, and the humble beginnings of a day shaped by community and simple needs. The painting invites the viewer to follow her path, to step for a moment into a world where life moves at the pace of one’s footsteps and where even an ordinary walk can feel like a gentle story unfolding.

Materials and Techniques

This painting was created using oils and cold wax on canvas with a palette knife.  

Artwork Details

• Dimensions: 56cm x 66cm Dimensions include frame.
  Handcrafted native poplar wood frame 
  
• Medium: Oils & cold wax
  
• Year Created: 2025

Care Instructions

Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth.

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