Blue Hue isn’t just a backdrop for Wind Shore Goods; it’s a touchstone for our values.
Art has a way of anchoring us—of giving form to emotions and ideas that words can’t quite reach. For Wind Shore Goods, this sense of connection is beautifully embodied in Blue Hue, the evocative print by Irish artist Maree Hensey that threads through our brand. From product labels to our website, her work is the quiet pulse that shapes Wind Shore’s visual identity.
But Blue Hue is more than an image; it’s a reflection of Maree’s distinctive artistic process—a method that blurs the line between control and spontaneity, creating something as unique and organic as the Irish landscapes that inspire it.
The Technique: Art in Motion
At first glance, Blue Hue appears serene, its deep, layered blues evoking the calm expanse of water or the shifting tides of a coastal landscape. But beneath its stillness lies a process that is dynamic, intricate, and entirely captivating.
Maree begins her work not on a surface, but in liquid. Using a method reminiscent of marbling, she floats ink on the surface of a water bath. The ink spreads and pools, forming organic patterns and textures that seem to shift and move like waves on the sea.
Once the ink is suspended in its fluid state, she carefully raises a copper plate to meet it, capturing the fleeting design. The plate becomes a canvas for this freeform impression, an intermediary between the fluid and the fixed.
Maree meticulously applies layers of paint to the copper plate, building color and depth in a way that feels both deliberate and instinctive. The plate is then pressed through a traditional printing press, transferring its unique composition to paper. The result is a print that is utterly singular, shaped by the interplay of ink, water, and Maree’s expert hand.
Each piece is both a product of control and surrender—a collaboration between artist and medium that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the unpredictability of the creative process.
The Heart of Wind Shore: A Meeting of Values
When we first encountered Blue Hue, it felt like discovering a visual representation of Wind Shore’s ethos. Its fluid forms and rich, layered tones seemed to echo the landscapes of Howth and the shifting blues of Dublin Bay. Its process—equal parts intention and serendipity—spoke to the way we approach craft: with care, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.
It’s no wonder Blue Hue became the anchor for our brand’s identity. Its organic, freeform patterns remind us of the sea, its timeless beauty, and the way home feels—fluid yet grounding, ever-changing yet deeply familiar.
Craft and Connection in Every Detail
Blue Hue isn’t just a backdrop for Wind Shore Goods; it’s a touchstone for our values. From the labels that adorn our products to the subtle accents on our website, Maree’s print is a quiet invitation to pause and reflect.
Much like Maree’s process, we believe in celebrating the journey as much as the outcome. Whether it’s a hand-thrown piece of pottery or a thoughtfully crafted textile, the objects we curate are about connection—to the maker, to the materials, and to the moments they help shape.
The Legacy of Art and Craft
What makes Blue Hue truly extraordinary is its uniqueness. Every print is different, shaped by the movement of ink and the artist’s touch. It’s a reminder that art, like life, is alive—a blend of the intentional and the unexpected.
For Maree, as for Wind Shore, craft is about more than creating; it’s about connecting. Her work invites us to see the beauty in process, to honor the imperfect, and to find stillness in motion.
In Blue Hue, we see a reflection of our journey—rooted in Ireland, inspired by its natural beauty, and shaped by the desire to create something timeless and true. It’s a piece that has become part of our story, and we hope it inspires you to find your own moments of connection, creativity, and calm.
