Loinnir

A romantisation of the every day, creation of a flourishing life, the seeking of joy. 

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In Irish, the term loinnir means shine and represents a desire see small moments of joy. In ancient greek philosophy the concept of eudaimonia (often translated as happiness or human flourishing) is the goal of a good life and therefore what individuals and political structures should strive for. The pursuit of happiness is recurrent in art and philosophy, as we all grapple with how to life a good life. 

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In this body of work, Delia displays the concept of loinnir within their personal philosophy, Delia chooses to prioritize an appreciation and romanticization of the beauty of moments in the everyday. By immortalizing these moments in their work, Delia is calling attention to each person's ability to seek happiness and beauty all around them. This project is a celebration of life and experience, drawing from the past few years of the artist's life as they dealt with mental health struggles, the isolation and grief of the pandemic, and the dissolution of a marriage, yet were able to cultivate a philosophy of love and joy that resounds through these paintings.