Artist Jerusha Marley presents an exclusive collection of five original artworks, created in response to the pioneering abstract work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint and her exploration of spirituality, symbolism and the unseen dimensions of existence. Drawing inspiration from af Klint's revolutionary approach to abstraction, Marley explores her own visual language through sacred geometry, organic forms, symmetry and the expressive possibilities of colour. The resulting artworks consider the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds, exploring themes of transformation, duality, energy and interconnectedness. Each of the five original drawings offers a different visual interpretation of these ideas. Intricate geometric structures meet fluid, organic forms, creating drawings that invite contemplation and reveal new details with each viewing. The collection brings together five distinctive artworks, each with its own visual identity and symbolic narrative. The original drawings have been translated into a considered collection of luxurious silk scarves and home accessories, allowing the artworks to move beyond the traditional gallery setting and become part of everyday life. Each piece offers an opportunity to experience art in a different way: not simply as something to observe, but something to wear, live with and connect to. An exclusive collection available for purchase at the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
THE FOURFOLD VORTEX
The Fourfold Vortex is a meditation on sacred geometry, duality and the hidden architecture of consciousness. At its centre lies the Seed of Life, an ancient symbol of creation, interconnectedness and the unfolding of all life from a single source. Radiating outward, a four-pointed star derived from Metatron's Cube, one of the oldest sacred geometric symbols representing the blueprint of creation, reflects the four directions, four elements, four seasons and four stages of life, serving as a compass that points both towards the universe and inward to the self.
Encircling within is the Ouroboros, the ancient serpent swallowing its own tail, symbolising eternity, continual renewal and the endless cycles of creation, transformation and rebirth. Contrasting black and white forms explore the balance between light and shadow, intuition and intellect, reminding us that wholeness is found not by choosing one over the other, but by embracing both.
An invitation to pause, reflect and recognise that the patterns of the universe are mirrored within us all.
Soft Velvet Cushion
Hand drawn artwork by Jerusha Marley translated to a stunningly luxurious soft velvet cushion cover 45cm x 45cm.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
THE DANCE OF DUALITY
The Dance of Duality explores the harmony of opposites through four swans, two white and two black, symbolising the eternal dance between light and shadow, masculine and feminine, spirit and matter.
Divided into radiant triangular forms converging on a central golden circle, the drawing reflects the union of opposing forces into divine wholeness. The golden circle represents unity, enlightenment and the source from which all life emerges.
The white swans soar against fields of blue, embodying intuition, truth and the infinite, while the black swans rest upon crimson sacred geometry, symbolising vitality, transformation and the grounding force of earthly existence.
Encircling the work is a continuous Triskele-inspired border, expressing the sacred power of three, the Maiden, Mother and Crone, the cycles of birth, life and renewal and the interconnected realms of earth, sea and sky. It serves as a gentle reminder that existence moves in an eternal cycle of balance, transformation and becoming.
Silk Scarf 90cm
Hand drawn art by Jerusha Marley, Ireland taken to print by the artisans of Lake Como, Italy to luxurious pure silk twill completed with hand rolled hems.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
THE GOLDEN ASCENSION
The Golden Ascension explores the evolution of consciousness through sacred geometry, nature and colour. At its summit rests the golden Nautilus shell, formed from the Fibonacci sequence, symbolising divine proportion, infinite growth and the unfolding intelligence of the universe.
Gold has long represented divine illumination, higher consciousness and spiritual perfection. The outstretched swan wings evoke the soul's journey towards unity, transformation and the reconciliation of opposites, echoed by the black and white bands that speak of duality, polarity and the balance between light and shadow.
Beneath, a rainbow pyramid rises through the colours of spiritual evolution towards enlightenment. At its centre, the DNA double helix symbolises the interconnected blueprint of all life, uniting science and spirit as one continuous thread of creation.
Rooted within the pyramid, the thistle represents resilience, protection and the warding of negative energies, while the vibrant orange background reflects creativity, vitality and personal transformation. Framing the composition, roses embody unconditional love and the awakening of the heart. Rotating Seed of Life motifs, expressed through luminous blues of intuition and truth, radiant yellows of wisdom and enlightenment, and harmonious greens of growth and healing, are encircled by the golden Ouroboros—an ancient alchemical symbol of eternity, continual renewal and the infinite cycle of life.
Silk Scarf 90cm
Hand drawn art by Jerusha Marley, Ireland taken to print by the artisans of Lake Como, Italy to luxurious pure silk twill completed with hand rolled hems.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
THE RADIANT PATH
The Radiant Path is a celebration of spiritual awakening, exploring the journey from inner awareness to higher consciousness through sacred geometry, colour and symbolic form.
At its heart rests the Seed of Life, an ancient emblem of creation, unity and the interconnectedness of all living things. From this sacred centre, radiant bands of carefully chosen colour unfold like streams of light, subtly forming the silhouette of an angel. Each colour represents a stage of spiritual ascension, reflecting the evolving frequencies of consciousness from grounding and vitality to love, wisdom, intuition and spiritual illumination.
Running along the left border, seven Seed of Life motifs echo the body's seven chakras, symbolising the continual journey towards balance, healing and spiritual alignment. Beside them, alternating black and white circles represent the harmony of opposites, reminding us that growth is born through the relationship between light and shadow, masculine and feminine and the seen and unseen.
Surrounding the central Seed of Life is a circular band inspired by the DNA double helix, symbolising the blueprint of life and the shared thread that connects all living beings. Woven in black and white, it reflects the balance of polarity while uniting science and spirituality, suggesting that the patterns of nature, consciousness and creation are intrinsically linked.
The Radiant Path is an invitation to recognise that enlightenment is not a destination but a continual unfolding, one that begins within and radiates outward into every aspect of our lives.
Silk Scarf 45cm
Hand drawn art by Jerusha Marley, Ireland taken to print by the artisans of Lake Como, Italy to luxurious pure silk twill completed with hand rolled hems.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop
THE CELESTIAL PASSAGE
The Celestial Passage explores the soul's journey through transformation, balance and spiritual awakening. Three black swans and three white swans travel together through radiant bands of colour, symbolising the harmonious relationship between light and shadow, masculine and feminine, spirit and matter. The sacred number three, deeply rooted in Celtic tradition, represents harmony, creation and the continual cycles of life, reminding us that true transformation arises through balance rather than opposition.
The swans fly through carefully chosen bands of colour representing successive stages of spiritual evolution, ascending towards violet, the colour traditionally associated with intuition, higher consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. Their shared flight reminds us that every experience, whether born of darkness or light, contributes to the soul's continual unfolding.
Behind the swans, sacred geometric patterns reveal the hidden order woven throughout nature and the universe. Within the golden circle, an upward-pointing triangle meets its downward counterpart, symbolising the union of complementary forces. The ascending triangle represents aspiration, higher consciousness and the soul reaching towards the divine, while the descending triangle reflects intuition, receptivity and spiritual wisdom flowing into earthly existence. Together they express the balance of masculine and feminine, heaven and earth, reminding us that true transformation arises through the integration of both.
Framing the drawing, intertwined black and white DNA-inspired borders represent the blueprint of life and the invisible thread connecting all living beings. They unite science and spirituality, suggesting that the patterns of consciousness are reflected equally within nature, the human spirit and the universe itself.
The Celestial Passage is an invitation to embrace every aspect of ourselves, recognising that transformation is not achieved by choosing light over shadow, but by allowing both to guide us towards wisdom, compassion and oneness.
Soft Velvet Cushion
Hand drawn artwork by Jerusha Marley translated to a stunningly luxurious soft velvet cushion cover 30cm x 50cm.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
THE ETERNAL UNFOLDING
The Eternal Unfolding unites two complementary drawings, together telling a single story of creation, transformation and the evolution of consciousness. While each artwork stands independently, together they form a continuous meditation on the relationship between the universe within and the universe beyond.
The journey begins with the Seed of Life, an ancient symbol of creation, unity and the interconnectedness of all living things. From its centre, carefully chosen bands of colour radiate outward, representing successive stages of spiritual evolution. Seven Seed of Life motifs echo the body's energy centres, while the surrounding DNA-inspired circle symbolises the blueprint of life, suggesting that the patterns of nature, consciousness and creation are intrinsically connected.
Flowing from this place of inner awakening, three black swans and three white swans take flight through a vibrant spectrum of colour. Their shared journey represents the harmonious dance between light and shadow, masculine and feminine, spirit and matter. The sacred number three reflects harmony, creation and the eternal cycles of life, while the swans ascend towards violet, a colour long associated with intuition, higher consciousness and spiritual illumination.
Within the golden circle, an upward-pointing triangle meets its downward counterpart, expressing the union of complementary forces. The ascending triangle symbolises aspiration, conscious awareness and the soul's journey towards the divine, while the descending triangle represents intuition, receptivity and spiritual wisdom flowing into earthly existence. Together they remind us that wholeness is found not through separation, but through the integration of opposites.
Running continuously across the drawing, the intertwined black and white DNA-inspired borders create an unbroken thread connecting both worlds. They symbolise the shared blueprint that unites all living beings, weaving together science and spirituality, the visible and the invisible, into one continuous expression of life.
The Eternal Unfolding is an invitation to recognise that spiritual awakening is not a destination but a lifelong process of becoming. Every experience, every contrast and every stage of life contributes to our evolution, revealing that the journey inward and the journey outward are, in truth, one and the same.
The luxury pure silk twill wrap 180cm x 70cm
Hand drawn art by Jerusha Marley, Ireland taken to print by the artisans of Lake Como, Italy to luxurious pure silk twill completed with hand rolled hems.
All creations are now available for purchase exclusively from the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.
