Celtic Healing Cross – Wild Goose Studio

Celtic Healing Cross by Wild Goose Studio. Entwined serpents, signifying the union and balancing of the body with the soul, are an emblem of healing. With a staff in the centre it is termed a Caduceus. An original design by Kathleen Smyth. It is finished by hand in pure bronze. Made in Ireland, it comes in a branded cotton bag, making it a great gift.

Suffering in others is relieved in so far as we are prepared to enter into it ourselves,

Leonard Cheshire.

The Celtic Healing Cross from Wild Goose Studio measures 6″ x 3″ (15 cm x 7.5 cm).

The story behind the Celtic Healing Cross

Fellow artists Brian Scott-McCarthy and Kathleen Smyth founded the Wild Goose Studio in 1970.  Together with other leading Irish artists, they created a unique range of artefacts. They undoubtedly take their inspiration from our rich cultural heritage and the contemporary world.  An inspiring thought, an image or an emotion starts the process and our craftspeople give it a physical form.

It starts with the marriage of an idea or meaning with an image. Subsequently this image is carved onto a sculpted piece. From this we create a mould so we can faithfully reproduce the image in full detail.  The production process itself starts with metal powders such as bronze or cast iron. This forms the outer surface of the finished piece. They use a cold cast pouring to create the inner.  Finally, the hidden beauty is revealed when the set piece is polished.

Inspiration comes from myriad different sources. Stone carvings and evocative language represent our Celtic history in most of the pieces. Furthermore contemporary authors, philosophers, and the moments and milestones in life that shape our human experience inspire others.

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