The Art of Idleness - Sinéad Woods

Set under the Erman’s birch tree the renowned Trinity College fox sits idle with its cub amongst the wild grass and wildflowers. The title is inspired by Oscar Wilde’s quote:-

‘The exquisite art of idleness, one of the most important things that any University can teach.’ Oscar Wilde.

During no mow May in 2023 a rare orchid, the broad-leaved hellaborine was spotted.  Growing amongst the wild clover and forget-me-nots this orchid needs a particular type of fungi to grow and botanists have found that this is linked to the underground root system of birch trees.  This big old birch tree is the perfect spot for the Trinity fox to chill out and looking at the Campanile, the centrepiece of Trinity College’s Front Square.

Printed to museum quality using Giclée printing process on archival quality paper.
Each print is available in the following limited edition options hand signed and numbered by Sinéad Woods. All prints now include authenticity certificate.

•    A4 - edition size 500
•    A3 - edition size 180
•    A2 - edition size 40 (allow 1 week to dispatch)

Option Details

A4 print mounted and packaged in sustainable, 100% biodegradable clear flat bag and a recyclable backing board.   
A4 print framed - available in Ireland only. (35.6 x 27.9 cm). Your piece will be mounted on an acid free mount and in a limed solid wood frame made in Ireland.
A3 print in postal tube, printed on A3+ paper, (48.3 x 32.9 cm). This makes it ideal for a standard size frame that has a mount for A3.   
A3 print framed - available in Ireland only. (50 x 40 cm). Your piece will be mounted on an acid free mount and in a limed solid wood frame made in Ireland.
A2 print in postal tube (59 x 42cm) printed on a heavier art paper (240gsm) this print is suitable for either traditional or float mounting.