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Celtic Spirit kite
A kite inspired by Celtic art - the visual culture from northern Europe. Typically this form of decoration features spirals, knotworks, key patterns and often complex symbolism.

From this I developed a personal interpretation, rather than copying specific motifs.

The overall shape of the kite was inspired by long narrow shields I had seen during a visit to the ethnographic museum in Stockholm.

Construction is from carbon fibre and ripstop nylon. Height 3 metres.

I adapted my design during the early stage of construction to include visual references to the Irish uncial alphabet, discovered during my research, when I read a translation of part of the declaration of human rights:

'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in the spirit of brotherhood'.
Celtic Spirit kite design sketch