Using many of the same construction methods and tools used in the eighth century monasteries, Michael continues in the monks' footsteps, creating richly illuminated vellum pages which look as if they were lost folios from the Book of Kells. While most people merely look at the Book of Kells, I practically live and breathe the Book of Kells . Celtic calligraphic art has retained all of its elegance and communicative power into the modern age, it remains as useful and vital today as it was over a thousand years ago. In designing and creating new Celtic art I hope to prove this again and again. Her intricate works blend traditional spirals, interlace and zoomorphics into modern compositions rich in symbol and myth.
Expression using a visual medium is more gratifying than using words . . .
Using this design language, I weave Celtic patterns into original designs which communicate the spiritual nature of the symbol. He has distinguished himself as an artist, lecturer, master printmaker, and teacher, sharing his art form at over 500 events to date. Translating the old myths, stories and symbols to the contemporary tribe is the work of the Celtic artist as well the Celtic craftsperson. Essentially, this role remains now, as it was in the past, a rare honor.