Research of an unusual 6th century Irish brooch with a unique combination of iconography not seen elsewhere.
This July I will be flying to Ireland as part of a Research Travel Award to conduct art historical research on a 6th-7th century brooch. What's great about this brooch is that it is a recent find and only one other person has published on it! This is a great opportunity for someone like me who is just starting out in field research. Plus this will also be the first time I've had an opportunity to travel. I have never been outside of country and I'm going to be going all by myself (yikes!).
The reason this trip is important is because it gives me the chance to do on the ground research and see the actual historical artifacts in person rather than having to make due with a single frontal view photograph. I'll be coming at this from more than just a historical angle as well; I'm a Fine Arts major so I'll be looking at the craftsmanship, elements of design and taking some up close and personal photos of the brooch to show the artist's hand in its construction (the thickness, hatch marks from where the enamel used to be, texture and some macro shots of those minute Celtic details!
Beyond the artistic viewpoint, this brooch is special; it has a unique design that speaks to it's origins. During the trip I will be investigating those origins and trying to solve the mystery of it's iconography.
So earlier I mentioned a travel award. That is something that I had to write a detailed grant proposal for and luckily, mine was chosen. The downside is that the travel award is just enough to get me there and not much else. I will only be there for 3 weeks, but I need funds to pay for rooms at hostels and farmhouses out in the rural parts of the country. My plane ticket is booked and paid for, but it would be nice to guarantee a roof over my head for the full duration of the trip.
That is where you come in. I'm going regardless, but I could sure use some help filling in the financial gap. I've got some great rewards listed that I hope you will like. Everything will be made by me with care to ensure that you receive the best I have to offer.
If you want to see an example of my prints (part of one reward offered) head on over to my website: www.inkyhands.net. From there you can find tabs to examples of my photography and bookbinding skills.
Thanks for visiting my project!
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I am going to be taking photos of Ogham stones, beehive huts and anything related to archaeology and Irish history that I come across. I will also be taking landscape and seascape photos, photos of the villages I come across and anything else that grabs my attention. There will be a lot to choose from. If you have a preference for why style of photo set, just let me know and I would be happy to accommodate you.
Later on I will have examples of the types of photo sets and calendars posted to my research blog after I return from Ireland. -
The blog is at: http://researchireland.blogspot.com/
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My deepest thanks and mentioned by name on the Research Blog I will be keeping during the trip.
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A personalized email with a beautiful photograph taken during my trip and the previous reward.
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All the previous rewards plus a photo mailed to you from Ireland!
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A set of 10 digital photos of the beautiful Irish countryside. These won't be ones published on the blog or emailed. All new and secret! Plus the previous reward of a photo mailed to you from Ireland.
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A Huge Thank You! A hand bound mini-book made by me. Set of 10 digital photos of Ireland. And a photo mailed to you from Ireland!
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The previous reward plus a 2013 calendar full of vibrant full color images from Ireland. And my deepest thanks x2!
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Medium sized hand bound book made by me with drawing weight paper. Set of 10 digital photos of Ireland, a photo mailed to you from Ireland! Public Thank You on the Research Blog and my immense gratitude.
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Photo mailed to you from Ireland. A set of 10 digital photos of the Irish countryside. A choice of 2013 calendar style. I will post the options in December with an example image on the Research Blog, but there will be a landscape calendar, an archaeological calendar and one of people and towns in rural Ireland. If you are interested, I will also send a copy of the final research paper early 2013.
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Everything in the $75 reward (pick either the book or the calendar reward) plus a handwritten thank you letter from me. AND a handmade, hardbound stitched journal with drawing weight paper made by me.
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Choice of Photo Calendar from Ireland (landscapes, historical or towns and people), a handwritten thank you letter from me, AND a choice of either (2) handmade, hardbound stitched books or (1) with twice the paper. Perfect for yourself or as a nice gift.
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Choice of Photo Calendar from Ireland (landscapes, historical or towns and people), a handwritten thank you letter from me, AND a choice of either (2) handmade, hardbound stitched books or (1) with twice the paper. Plus a special acknowledgment in my completed research and a choice of any one of my original prints (listed in my etsy shop) or an additional handmade book with 600 pages (300 sheets) of quality drawing weight paper. I will also send you a souvenir from Ireland and an extremely thankful letter gushing over how much you've helped me.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
