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Notability coi Jen Delyth artist and author, born in 1962 in the Welsh borderlands of the Wye Valley, UK, is a contemporary Celtic Art illustrator and author of original Celtic artwork based on Celtic mythology and symbolism. She has significantly contributed to the "living tradition" of contemporary Celtic Art, creating a distinctive style with original Celtic designs and paintings, using traditional egg tempera and modern digital art techniques, and is creator of the well known Celtic Tree of Life design, which has become a contemporary iconographic symbol see below for details. You may already be familiar with the artwork of Welsh artist Jen Delyth, who has done more than any others (aside from England's Courtney Davis and original Celtic art revivalist George Bain) to bring the ancient interlace designs, spirals, patterns and imagery of the Celts to modern awareness. As it turns out, Delyth is also an excellent writer and is well steeped in Celtic folk-lore, mythology and mysticism. Her stunning artwork and words vividly express the beauty, power and spirit of nature, as seen from the perspective of Celtic tradition. Lahri Bond "Celtic Folk Soul" Dirty Linen Magazine Issue #137 August/September 2008

The Celtic Tree of Life by Jen Delyth was created in 1990. This contemporary design, (not found in antiquity), describes in the language of Celtic Art patterning, the archetypal symbolism of the "Tree of LIfe" representing (the artist's interpretation of) the interconnection of all things. The symbolism of the Celtic Tree vividly comes to life in (this) design by Celtic artist, Jen Delyth. Their branches reach high into the heavens. Their roots dig deep into the Earth. Yet all are woven together, signifying the connection between all things in the Heavens and the Earth. The Celtic Tree of Life, as interpreted (here) by Welsh artist Jen Delyth, shows a concept of the cosmos in which the universe is in the form of a tree whose roots and branches join.

Although often misinterpreted as an ancient symbol, this is perhaps Delyth's most noteable contribution to contemporary Celtic Art.

Many of Jen Delyth's patterns, like her trademark Tree of Life, have such an iconic resonance that they seem instantly familiar. They are the visual equivalent of a folk song, drawing from us some connection with a mythic marvelous past. Although her work is original and of our time, many have erroneously come to believe they are of ancient origin, so strongly do they resonate with the timeless quality we associate with our Celtic forbears. Pat Fish, Celtic artist - 2004, Santa Barbara 

Jen has also been an instrumental advocate for the rights of modern day Celtic artists, participating in campaigns to promote and protect copyright from infringement, and educate the public on proper uses. Through this education she helps validate Celtic art as a living, changing, and modern art form.

Published works
Published works include Books, Book Cover and magazine illustrations , Music and Theatre Illustration and the popular Celtic Mandalas Calendar, Journals and Greeting Cards. Also featured as invited guest on television, festivals include and events across the country. Jen’s prints and paintings have been exhibited with solo and group shows internationally, including with the Contempory American Celtic art group , of which Delyth is a founding member, touring the States during 2000 and 2007. Delyth also created the Keltic Designs textile line with her original designs on t-shirts to heirloom tapestries.

Collaborations
Celtic Folk Soul - Art, Myth and Symbol illustrated and written by Jen Delyth contains examples of ancient and contemporary poetry. With a foreword by Scottish musician and author Robin Williamson

Beyond the Ninth Wave Celtic art and animation, with spoken word by founder/Poet Gilli Smyth was published by Ninth Wave Productions in 2000. Also featuring music by Michael Masley, Silver Arm, and Aryeh Frankfurter. Ninth Wave film has been featured with Irish Band Kila in San Francisco 2001, and Trillion Green

Illustrations
1991	Surfinary: A Dictionary of Surfing Terms and Surfspeak, Trevor Cralle, Ten Speed Press. Illustration (ISBN 0898154227)

1992	Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend, Miranda Green, Thames & Hudson, Frontispiece & Illustration (ISBN 0500279756) 1992	Animals in Celtic Life and Myth, Miranda Green, Routlege (ISBN 0415050308) 1993	Celtic Myths, Miranda Green, British Museum Press (ISBN 071412091X)

1995	''Sacred Symbols: The Celts", Thames & Hudson, Illustration (ISBN 0500060142)

1997	Celtic Crafts: The Living Tradition, David James, Blandford Press, Featured Artist, Illustration & Article (ISBN 0713726636)

1997 	Parabola Magazine, Myth, Tradition and the Search for Meaning Illustrations

1999	New Visions in Celtic Art: The Modern Tradition, David James, Blandford Press, Featured Artist, Illustrations & Text ( ISBN 0713727365)

2000	Celtic Journey, EarthTone Records, CD Cover and Artwork ( ASIN: B00004RCUO)

2000   Beyond the Ninth Wave, Ninth Wave Productions, Artwork, Animation, Audio, Production (ASIN: B000FSY94A)

2002	Mandala Journey to the Center, Bailey Cunningham, DK Publications, Chapter Frontispiece (ISBN 0789497409)

2002	Renaissance Magazine, Vol. 5, #3, Issue 19, Featured Artist

2002 	Ravens, Mad Mama Moon, CD Cover and Interior Artwork

2005	Riddle on the Mountain, Daryl Burkhead, Dog Earred Press, Concept & Design Inspiration (ISBN 096682895X)

2005	Theatr ná nóg, a touring, Welsh production of Melangell - Theatre Poster Design

2006	Celtic Way of Seeing: Meditations on the Irish Spirit Wheel, Frank MacEowen, New World Library, Cover Illustration (ISBN 1577315413) 2007	The Four Branches of the Mabinogi: Celtic Myth and Medieval Reality, Will Parker, Bardic Press, Cover and Inside Illustration (ISBN 0974566756)

2008	Celtic Folk Soul - Art, Myth & Symbol: Amber Lotus Publishing, Cover, internal Illustrations, Text, Design (ISBN 1602371164)

2008   Originally Blessed - 25th Anniversary of Matthew Fox's Original Blessing:Creation Spirituality Communities  Creation Spirituality, Illustration and Text

2000 - 2008 Celtic Mandala Calendars, Journals & Datebooks: Amber Lotus Publishing, artwork, design and text (ISBN 1569377596) (ISBN 1885394586) ,(ISBN 1602370575), (ISBN 160237113X),(ISBN 156937693X)

Exhibitions
1991 		International Celtic Conference, Swansea University, UK

1994, 1996	Herbst Theatre Gallery, San Francisco, CA

1997		60th Street Gallery Group Show, Oakland, CA

2000		American Celtic Art Exhibition, Milwaukie, WI

2001		American Celtic Art Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH & Chicago, IL

2002		Earth Gallery, Solo Art Show, Garberville, CA - Jen Delyth Art and Animation

2006		Bridging Heaven & Earth Group Show, Santa Barbara, CA.

2006		Bridging Heaven & Earth, television broadcast - Animation and Artwork

2005-2007 Faerieworlds Festival, Featured Artist - Main stage screening of Beyond Ninth Wave animation & artwork.

2006            Madden Arts Center,  Group Show, Decatur, IL - Contemporary American Celtic

2007            Irish American Heritage Center,  Group Show, Chicago, IL - Contemporary American Celtic

2008            Talisman Gallery,  Portland, Oregon - Solo show, Giclee prints and original paintings. Screening of Celtic Art video, Book Signing

2008            Kathleens's of Dublin, Portland, Oregon - Art Show, Screening of Ninth Wave animation video, Book Signing

2008            Field's Books San Francisco - Book Reading, Showing of Fine Art Prints, Book signing

2008            Faerieworlds Festival, Eugene, Oregon Featured Artist